Kids' Polyester Athletic-Inspired Loafers from Japan
Children's loafers styled like mini sneakers, with 100% polyester uppers and textile-material soles (greatest ground contact). Valued under $6/pair, these non-sports casual shoes align with 6404.19.77 specs for synthetic textile construction.
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
• Age-appropriate sizing must be labeled; kids' footwear often audited for value accuracy
• Differentiate from sports via design—no spike provisions per subheading note 1
• Batch import documentation with value proofs to avoid pair-count disputes