Rubber Shoe Sole Units from Japan
Pre-molded units consisting of rubber midsoles and plastic outer soles, not yet attached to uppers, designed for athletic sneakers. Classified under HTS 6406.90.30.60 as parts of footwear made of rubber or plastics, excluding outer soles alone, per Chapter Note 6. The greatest surface area of the sole is rubber or plastic.
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
• Verify the external surface area is predominantly rubber or plastics per Chapter Note 4(a); provide material composition lab tests
• Exclude items like eyelets or laces (Heading 9606); ensure invoices specify 'footwear parts, not trimmings'