Adhesive Canvas Sneakers from Japan
Low-top casual sneakers made with a textile canvas upper and rubber outer sole affixed exclusively with adhesive, no foxing or overlapping sole elements. Valued under $3 per pair, these are everyday slip-on shoes suitable for casual wear. Classified under HTS 6404.19.49 due to the textile upper, low value, and specific adhesive-only construction meeting the subheading criteria.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify sole attachment is exclusively adhesive with no stitching or foxing to avoid reclassification to 6404.19.40
• Provide detailed photos and construction specs in entry docs to confirm compliance with subheading exclusions
• Label fiber content of textile upper accurately per FTC rules to prevent CBP holds