Men's Leather-Patched Hiking Sneakers from Japan
Low-top hiking sneakers for men with nylon textile upper featuring extensive leather patches on toe, quarter, and vamp covering over 50% external surface area, rubber outer sole for traction. Classified here due to leather dominance including reinforcements per note 4(a); not 'sports footwear' without spikes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Distinguish from protective active footwear; lacks water protection or $24+ value for 6402.99 alternatives
• Include manufacturing specs showing leather application; visual inspection determines classification