Textile Sneaker Upper from Japan
A pre-formed upper made primarily from knitted textile materials for athletic sneakers, valued under $3 per pair. It incorporates eyelet reinforcements but excludes outer soles or stiffeners, classifying it under HTS 6406.10.25.00 as a formed upper part of footwear. The textile dominates the external surface area per Chapter Note 4.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
33.6%
Rate breakdown
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 valuation per pair does not exceed $3 with detailed invoices to avoid reclassification to higher-value subheadings
• Ensure documentation specifies 'formed uppers of textile materials' excluding outer soles or stiffeners per Chapter Note 3
• Label fiber content accurately as textile uppers may require country-of-origin certificates for preferential tariffs