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Men's One-Piece Molded Plastic Flip-Flops from Japan

These flip-flops are sandals produced in one piece by molding, with uppers consisting of over 90% rubber or plastics by external surface area, designed specifically for men. They feature a simple Y-shaped thong strap integral to the molded sole, providing casual beach or poolside footwear. This classification applies as they meet the criteria for one-piece molded plastic sandals 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 upper's external surface area is over 90% rubber/plastics via lab testing if contested by customs

• Provide molding production records to confirm one-piece construction, avoiding reclassification to multi-part sandals

• Label clearly as 'men's' footwear and check valuation for any special programs like GSP eligibility