Men's Plastic Clog Sandals from Japan
Unisex-style but sized for men, these molded plastic clogs slip on easily with open heels and toes, constructed from synthetic plastics for both upper and sole. Classified in HTS 6402.99.4940 as men's slip-on footwear without fasteners, ideal for beach or casual wear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
77.5%
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 men's-specific sizing (e.g
• US 7-13) with sales samples to confirm gender subheading
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as 'unisex' which could trigger reclassification audits
• Ensure no foxing elements to stay within this subheading; measure overlap meticulously