Men's Textile Canvas Slip-On Sneakers from Japan
These casual slip-on sneakers for men feature a breathable textile canvas upper and a flexible rubber outer sole. They have an open heel design for easy slip-on without laces, buckles, or other fasteners, qualifying under HTS 6404.19.39.40 due to the textile upper with greatest external surface area and non-foxing rubber sole.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
77.5%
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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify textile upper exceeds 50% external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if contested
• Ensure no foxing band overlapping upper to avoid reclassification; include sole construction diagrams
• Label footwear clearly as 'men's' based on size and styling for subheading 6404.19.39.40 eligibility