Canvas Sneaker Upper from Japan
A pre-formed upper made primarily from cotton canvas textile material, designed for assembly into casual sneakers. It features reinforced eyelets and stitching but lacks an outer sole, classifying it as a formed upper of textile materials under HTS 6406.10.30.00 due to its value range of over $3 but not over $6.50 per pair.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
26.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify the external surface area is predominantly textile per Chapter Note 4(a) to avoid reclassification as leather uppers
• Provide detailed value documentation and material composition certificates to confirm the $3-$6.50/pair threshold
• Ensure uppers are 'formed' (stitched and shaped) but not attached to outer soles to prevent classification under complete footwear headings