Disposable Plastic Shower Clogs from Japan
Basic molded plastic clogs with rubber/plastic uppers and soles, designed for communal showers in gyms or dorms, valued under $3/pair. Classified under HTS 6402.19.30 as other sports footwear (not meeting specific spike or athletic boot criteria) with rubber/plastic outer sole and upper, low value. The simple open design and low cost fit the subheading for inexpensive casual sports-related footwear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
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
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
Import Tips
• Provide detailed invoices showing per-pair value under $3 to avoid reclassification to higher-value subheadings
• Confirm outer sole and upper are predominantly rubber/plastics via material specs; test if ambiguous
• Avoid mislabeling as 'sports' if spikes/cleats absent, per subheading note, to prevent audits