6404.19.89/Men's Textile Hiking Sneakers/Japan

Men's Textile Hiking Sneakers from Japan

These casual hiking sneakers feature a textile upper made primarily of nylon mesh for breathability and an outer sole of rubber providing traction. They are valued between $6.50 and $12 per pair, classifying under HTS 6404.19.89 as non-sports footwear with textile uppers and rubber soles not exceeding the value threshold. The upper's greatest external surface area is textile, per Chapter Note 4(a).

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

60%

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

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Import Tips

• Verify the value per pair is accurately documented between $6.50-$12 to avoid reclassification into higher value subheadings

• Provide lab tests confirming the textile upper has the greatest external surface area, excluding reinforcements as per Chapter Note 4(a)

• Ensure no spikes or cleats are present to prevent misclassification as sports footwear under subheading note