Vegan Cork Platform Neoprene-Like Slides from Japan
Synthetic neoprene-style slides with rubber/plastic uppers dominating over 90% surface area on cork platforms, for poolside use. Rubber outsoles; casual design excludes from protective categories, per HTS 6402.99.25.90 criteria including no foxing.
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
• Confirm 'neoprene-like' is rubber/plastics visible externally per note 3(a)
• For vegan claims, ensure no leather per chapter note 3(b)
• Watch for reclassification if sold as set with towel—separates components