Canvas Slip-On Sneakers from Japan
Low-top slip-on sneakers featuring a textile canvas upper and outer sole made of composition leather, with less than 50% rubber or plastics by weight and at least 10% rubber or plastics content. Valued under $2.50 per pair, these are casual everyday shoes suitable for children or budget shoppers. Classified under 6404.20.20.90 due to the leather sole dominance and low value.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify composition via lab testing to confirm outer sole is leather/composition leather with <50% rubber/plastics
• Provide detailed value documentation like invoices to prove under $2.50/pair threshold
• Label fiber content of textile upper accurately to avoid reclassification