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Cork Shoe Trees from Japan

Shoe formers shaped from natural cork to maintain footwear shape and absorb moisture. Classified HTS 4503.90.60.00 as other personal care cork articles. Essential for shoe storage.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

14%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Size gradations and moisture absorption tests for validation

• Exclude metal reinforcements to stay in cork heading