Women's Plastic Band Wooden Espadrille Platforms from Japan
Espadrille-inspired platforms for women with woven jute accents but plastic bands forming >90% of the upper's external surface area over a wooden platform base. Plastics visibility dominates per chapter note 3(a). Not sports or weatherproof.
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
• Conduct surface area calculations excluding minor textile braiding to affirm plastics dominance
• Invoice must specify 'women's' and detail platform height/material for verification
• Beware of misdeclaration as espadrilles; focus on plastic upper for correct HTS