Men's Canvas Sneakers from Japan
Low-top sneakers for men featuring a textile canvas upper and rubber outer sole, valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair. The upper is predominantly textile by external surface area, with rubber sole providing ground contact. Classified under 6404.19.79.30 as non-sports footwear for men in this value range.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
77.5%
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
Import Tips
• Verify upper material is over 50% textile by visible surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); document with material specs
• Provide value declaration per pair; common pitfall is misvaluing sets or bulk shipments
• Ensure no sports features like cleats to avoid reclassification; include lab tests for sole durability