Men's Rubber Cork Platform Espadrille-Style Sandals from Japan
Open-toe men's sandals with rubber uppers covering over 90% of the external surface, built on a woven cork platform base mimicking espadrille aesthetics but fully rubber/plastic dominant. Fits 6402.99.25.30 for men's non-foxing, non-protective footwear with cork base.
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
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Conduct surface area analysis per note 4(a) to document rubber dominance over any minor textile
• Include photos and material breakdowns showing cork platform integration for entry validation
• Beware reclassification if toe straps suggest overshoe design; emphasize casual wear intent