Carved Wood Base All-Plastic Fisherman Sandals from Japan
Rustic fisherman-style sandals on hand-carved wooden platforms with full PVC plastic uppers exceeding 90% external coverage. Blends traditional craftsmanship with modern materials. Correctly classified in 6402.99.23 for wood-based plastic footwear.
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
• Conduct surface area analysis per Chapter Note 4(a) to substantiate 90% plastics claim
• Declare wood treatment chemicals to avoid pesticide import restrictions
• Separate wooden components in invoices if partial assembly to prevent parts classification