Women's Rubber Slide Wooden Platform Sandals from Japan
Open-toe slide sandals for women featuring a wooden platform sole and a continuous rubber upper band covering over 90% of the external surface. The rubber material is visible and dominant, with no foxing, qualifying under plastics/rubber per chapter notes. Ideal for beach or casual wear.
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 rubber content with material safety data sheets (MSDS) to confirm classification as rubber/plastics
• Ensure no protective features like waterproofing for inclement weather to prevent shift to excluded categories
• Batch imports by women's sizes and inspect for consistent platform construction at customs