Canvas Sneakers from Japan

Classic low-top canvas sneakers feature uppers made primarily of cotton textile fabric and outer soles where textile materials have the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, though not qualifying under US note 5 for durability. Valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair, they are casual everyday shoes classified under HTS 6404.19.77.90 due to the specific material composition and value range.

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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify outer sole composition via lab testing to confirm textile has greatest ground contact area but lacks US note 5 durability

• Label fiber content accurately on uppers (e.g

• 100% cotton) and provide value documentation to prove $3-$6.50 range

• Avoid misclassification as cheaper footwear under 6404.19.30 by ensuring proper valuation and material specs