Classic Japanese Zori Sandals from China
Traditional Japanese zori sandals feature uppers made of rubber straps or thongs assembled to a rubber sole via plugs, providing a minimalist design for casual wear. They fall under HTS 6402.20.00.00 due to the specific plug-assembly method distinguishing zoris from other strap sandals. The outer sole and uppers are predominantly rubber or plastics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify that straps are assembled to the sole exclusively by plugs to confirm classification under 6402.20; adhesive-only assembly shifts to other subheadings
• Label fiber content if any textile is visible on uppers, even minimally, per Chapter Note 4(a) on external surface area
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as flip-flops, which use different assembly and fall under 6402.92