Leather-Trimmed Canvas Sneakers from Japan
Casual sneakers with a canvas textile upper reinforced by leather panels covering more than 50% of the external surface, including toe caps and eyelet stays. Rubber outer sole provides durability. Classified under HTS 6404.19.15.81 for leather-dominant textile uppers.
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
• Conduct surface area analysis excluding accessories but including leather edging per note 4(a)
• Label footwear accurately with material composition to meet U.S
• Customs fiber content rules
• Watch for reclassification if leather is deemed ornamental rather than dominant surface material