New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

EVA Foam Beach Slides from Japan

Simple slide sandals from EVA foam (plastic) with open toes/heels and strapless design relying on footbed friction. Meets HTS 6402.99.49.80 as other slip-on footwear of rubber/plastics without foxing or fasteners. Perfect for beach or casual wear with quick-dry properties.

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%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Measure external surface areas to confirm rubber/plastics dominate upper per Chapter note 4(a)

• Include CAD drawings showing no foxing overlap to differentiate from 6402.99.33

• Watch for undervaluation penalties; declare accurate retail values for duty assessment