Women's Plastic Upper Factory Shoes from Japan
Low-cut women's shoes with uppers over 90% plastics for chemical-resistant work in factories. No foxing or protective overlays, strictly work-oriented without sports features. Falls under HTS 6402.99.31.55 as women's work footwear with qualifying rubber/plastic uppers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Document plastic content with supplier affidavits or surface area measurements to substantiate the 90% threshold
• Avoid marketing as 'casual' or 'fashion' to prevent disputes over work designation; emphasize industrial applications
• Check for any applied foxing during manufacturing, as it could reclassify to 6403 series footwear