Molded Paper Pulp Shoe Supports from Japan
Tree-shaped supports molded from paper pulp to maintain shoe form during storage/shipping. Classed in HTS 4823.90.1000 as paper pulp articles shaped for footwear. Biodegradable alternative to plastic trees.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Size grading documentation; compression strength specs; pair with shoe HTS coordination