Rejected Nike Air Jordan 1 Sneakers from Japan
Bulk shipment of Nike Air Jordan 1 High sneakers imported, sample pair exported for retailer approval, entire lot rejected due to colorfastness failing specs. Returned unchanged within 2 years by original importer. Perfect fit for 9801.00.25.00 nonconforming goods provision.
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 lab test results showing spec failure vs original sample requirements
• Maintain continuous manifest records proving same ownership throughout export/reimport