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Polypropylene Footwear Laces from Japan

Lightweight polypropylene lacings for casual shoes and sandals, valued for water resistance. These made-up articles are explicitly 'footwear lacings' under HTS 6307.90.50, not plastic products of Chapter 39. Flat or round profiles suit various footwear styles.

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

• Certify textile composition >85% to avoid Chapter 39 plastics misclassification

• Specify lengths and aglets in manifests for 'made-up' status confirmation