Children's Synthetic Mesh Sneakers from Japan
Low-top sneakers for kids featuring uppers made primarily from synthetic textile mesh (polyester/nylon) and outer soles where textile materials dominate the ground-contact surface area, though not qualifying under US note 5 for durability. Valued under $3/pair with rubber/plastic soles adhesively attached without foxing or overlapping. Classified under 6404.19.47 due to textile upper (non-vegetable fibers) and textile-dominant sole per chapter note 4(b).
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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify upper is >50% external surface area textile (non-cotton/veg fibers) via photos/labs; declare accurately to avoid reclassification
• Document value < $3/pair with invoices; soles must be adhesively cemented without foxing—inspect for overlaps at toe/heel only