Adidas Ultraboost Knit Upper from Japan
Formed upper from engineered Primeknit textile for Adidas Ultraboost running shoes, valued over $12/pair. Falls under 6406.10.40.00 as a textile-dominated footwear upper, ready for sole attachment but excluding stiffeners or reinforcements. Textile mesh provides breathability and external surface dominance.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include manufacturing specs confirming 'formed upper' status (stitched, lasted but sole-free) to distinguish from complete shoes
• Label fiber content accurately; blends over 50% non-textile may trigger leather/plastic headings