Budget Gym Slides from Japan
Simple slide sandals for gym use with polyester strap uppers and plastic soles overlaid with textile for grip, where textile dominates contact but lacks strength per note 5. Valued not over $3/pair, under HTS 6404.19.57.90 as other non-sports textile footwear. Not meeting sports footwear definition.
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
• Confirm not 'sports footwear' by absence of spike provisions per subheading note
• Use commercial invoices with clear sole material breakdown
• Monitor for anti-dumping duties on certain low-value imports from specific countries