Ballistic Nylon Reinforced Leather Upper from Japan
Military-style boot upper: full-grain leather with thin ballistic nylon reinforcement patches (<50% total textile exterior). Durable leather dominant for tactical footwear.
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
• Precise % mapping of nylon patches vs. leather body required
• ITAR/EAR checks for military end-use even on parts
• Reinforcement patches excluded if < accessories threshold