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Polyester Volleyball Training Shoes from Japan

Training shoes for volleyball with polyester textile uppers offering flexibility and rubber pivot soles. HTS 6404.11.89 for sports training shoes, valued $10.50/pair, textile dominant upper, rubber sole. Designed for athletic activity without specialized attachments.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

60%

Rate breakdown

9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Declare polyester as plastics textile if coated visibly; naked eye test applies per chapter note

• Bundle with entry summary showing per-pair pricing; volume imports often scrutinized for under-valuation

• Ensure no parts like eyelets classified separately; complete shoes only per heading 6406 note