Import duty on sports footwear / sneakers (rubber or plastic soles, textile uppers) into Japan
Goods under HS 6404.11 (sports footwear / sneakers (rubber or plastic soles, textile uppers)) are charged 8% general import duty in Japan, according to the official tariff we read on 2026-10-02.
Import consumption tax in Japan: 10% standard rate. Standard rate: consumption tax 7.8% + local consumption tax 2.2% = 10% total (reduced rate 8% for certain food and beverages).
Low-value shipments: Total taxable value of 10,000 yen or less is exempt from customs duty and consumption tax; designated goods (e.g. leather bags, knitted clothing, footwear) excluded unless a personal-use gift; liquor/tobacco taxes not exempt.
Official tariff lines under this code
| Tariff line | Description | Rate as printed |
|---|---|---|
| 6404.11-000 | Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the likeOfficial wording6404.11 000 Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like 10% 8% | General 10%; WTO 8% 8% (lower of General and WTO) |
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