Waxed Cotton Shoelaces from Japan
Waxed cotton laces for leather boots, preventing slippage and water absorption. HTS 6307.90.50 includes these as footwear lacings, finished with wax but not heavily coated per subheading notes. Traditional beewax treatment preserves natural look.
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
• Quantify wax % (<5% typically) to stay out of 6304.20 insecticide-coated subheading
• Natural wax sourcing docs for organic claims
• Fray-proof ends essential for made-up status