Classic Japanese Zori Sandals from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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