Denim Casual Shoe Upper from Japan
Formed upper from denim textile fabric (cotton with indigo dye), intended for low-top casual shoes. Textile dominant per naked eye visibility, valued over $3 but not exceeding $6.50/pair, classified under 6406.10.30.00 excluding soles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
66.2%
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%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
• Test for rubber/plastic coatings; visible layers may reclassify under rubber/plastics notes
• Provide dyeing and weaving certificates to confirm 100% textile composition
• Avoid including laces or buckles, as Chapter Note 3 excludes them from parts classification