Women's Denim Textile Sneakers from Japan
Casual women's high-top sneakers made with denim textile upper and rubber toe cap sole, $9.75/pair. Denim counts as textile upper material under Chapter notes. 6404.19.89.60 for women's footwear valued over $6.50 not over $12/pair.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Denim washing/finishing doesn't change textile classification; declare cotton % accurately
• Value finished denim uppers separately if importing components for US assembly
• Ensure colorfastness testing for indigo denim to avoid bleeding complaints