Men's All-Plastic Injection-Molded Thong Sandals from Japan
These men's thong sandals are entirely produced by injection molding in one piece from plastic, with the upper strap seamlessly integrated into the outsole. The design ensures over 90% external upper surface of plastics, suitable for casual summer wear. Fits HTS 6402.99.27.30 as molded plastic sandals for men without 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
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use photos and cross-sections in import docs to demonstrate seamless one-piece construction
• Conduct surface area analysis per chapter note 4(a) to substantiate 90% plastics claim
• Declare accurate country of origin, as many plastics originate from Asia with specific duty treatments