Classic Japanese Zori Sandals from Japan
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 — 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
• 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