Men's Bamboo Textile Sneakers from Japan
Eco-friendly men's sneakers using bamboo vegetable fiber yarns in the woven upper for moisture-wicking comfort. The sole features a rubber base overlaid with textile fabric comprising the majority of ground contact surface. At $9/pair average, they meet 6404.19.82.30 criteria for men's vegetable fiber footwear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Source certificates verifying bamboo as vegetable fiber, not processed as plastics per Chapter Note 3
• Test sole for durability; US Note 5 ignores non-durable textiles in material determination