Cheap Synthetic Mesh Training Shoes from Japan
Entry-level mesh athletic-style shoes with textile uppers and adhesive-only plastic soles where textile provides primary ground contact, valued <$3/pair, no foxing. HTS 6404.19.47.90 applies due to precise material and construction rules in Chapter Notes 4(a)/(b).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct surface area measurements for upper/sole; retain lab reports for audits
• Specify 'adhesive exclusive' in manufacturing certs to avoid reclassification
• Watch for value averaging; segregate low-value lots to prevent threshold breaches