Men's Cork Base PVC Espadrille Wedges from Japan
Casual espadrille-style wedges for men with a elevated cork platform sole wrapped minimally in rubber, and uppers of non-woven plastic sheeting covering over 90% external surface. Designed for everyday wear without protective features, this fits HTS 6402.99.25.90 due to the predominant plastic upper and cork base construction. The outer sole is rubber for ground contact.
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
• Document cork platform thickness and composition; ensure it's a structural base, not just insole
• Avoid classifying as espadrilles if plastic dominates over textile—test for external surface dominance