Rubber Treaded Running Shoe Sole from Japan
A molded rubber outer sole designed for athletic running shoes, featuring aggressive tread patterns for traction on various surfaces. Classified under HTS 6406.20.00.00 as it is a detached outer sole made entirely of rubber, intended for attachment to footwear uppers during manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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
Import Tips
• Verify the sole is not attached to any upper or insole to avoid reclassification under complete footwear headings like 6402 or 6404
• Provide detailed material composition certificates confirming 100% rubber or plastics content, excluding any textile reinforcements
• Ensure packaging labels clearly state 'outer soles only' to prevent customs disputes over completeness