Asics Gel-Kayano Tennis Shoes from Japan
Tennis shoes with AHAR rubber sole and textile upper incorporating gel cushioning for court performance. HTS 6404.11.90 covers these valued over $12/pair as sports footwear with textile uppers and rubber soles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Classify based on predominant use; tennis qualifies as sports per note
• Avoid lacing/trim misclassification; Chapter Note 3 excludes trimmings from parts
• Prepare for random CBP exams verifying value and materials