Footwear Prototype Samples from Japan
Pre-production shoe samples in various sizes and styles for buyer approval and sizing. Classified under HTS 9813.00.20 as they are used exclusively for taking orders for manufactured 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
• Specify 'prototypes for order approval only' on all documents
• Include technical specs and order forecast
• Separate from production inventory