Leather-Sided Textile Running Shoes from Japan
Athletic running shoes with textile mesh upper sided by leather panels over 50% surface, rubber sole. Not sports footwear per note. Classifies to HTS 6404.19.15.81.
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
• Confirm no spike/cleat provisions to stay out of sports subheadings
• Document non-waterproofing to avoid protective active classification
• Test sole durability to affirm rubber as ground-contact material