Men's Fisherman-Style Wooden Platform Sandals Rubber Upper from Japan
Open-toe fisherman sandals for men with elevated wooden platforms and strap uppers of non-overlapping rubber or plastic strips exceeding 90% external surface area. Meets HTS 6402.99.23.30 criteria for men's non-protective, non-sports footwear on wood base. Perfect for beach or resort casual wear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
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
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
• Use CAD diagrams to illustrate upper surface area calculations for customs pre-clearance
• Ensure no cleats/spikes provision to avoid sports footwear reclassification
• Bundle with care instructions avoiding 'waterproof' claims that could imply protective use