Waterproof Outdoor Zori Sandals from Japan
Heavy-duty waterproof zori sandals for outdoor use, featuring reinforced rubber straps plugged into thick soles. HTS 6402.20.00.00 applies specifically to this plug-assembled rubber footwear design.
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
• Document water resistance as design feature, not requiring protective active status
• Reinforced plugs must still qualify as 'means of plugs' not rivets
• Avoid 'hiking' marketing language triggering 6402.91 review