Wooden Platform Clog Sandals with PVC Upper from Japan
These casual summer sandals feature a sturdy wooden base or platform with uppers made entirely of flexible PVC plastic, covering over 90% of the external surface area. The design provides elevation and comfort for beach or festival wear. Classified under HTS 6402.99.23 due to the wooden platform construction and predominant rubber/plastics upper, excluding foxing or protective designs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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
Import Tips
• Verify the external surface area of the upper is over 90% rubber/plastics via lab testing to confirm classification
• Document wooden base construction with photos and material specs to avoid misclassification as standard plastic soles
• Ensure no foxing band overlaps the upper, as that shifts to 6402.99.90; common pitfall in platform designs