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Men's Adhesive Textile Sneakers from Japan

Casual low-top sneakers for men featuring a textile upper made from synthetic fibers and an outer sole primarily of rubber or plastics affixed exclusively with adhesive. The sole has textile components but rubber/plastics dominate ground contact per HTS notes. Valued under $3/pair, suitable for everyday wear, classified under 6404.19.47.30 due to construction method and material specs.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

52.5%

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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify sole attachment is exclusively adhesive with no stitching or molding; document manufacturing process to avoid reclassification

• Confirm valuation under $3/pair with commercial invoices; include fiber content labels for textile uppers to meet CBP requirements

• Avoid common pitfall of foxing bands—ensure no overlapping sole elements except toe/heel to stay in this subheading