Glued Knit Walking Shoes from Japan
Everyday walking shoes with knit textile uppers and rubber soles exclusively glued, no overlapping foxing. $4.50-$6.50/pair retail value. Matches 6404.19.69.90 exactly.
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
• Knit uppers must still meet 'textile' via surface area test
• Avoid declaring as 'athletic' to prevent sports footwear scrutiny
• Track adhesive type; some customs query vulcanized bonds