Disposable Plastic Shower Clogs from Japan
Single-use clogs with rubber uppers and soles featuring lightweight textile cover disregarded for ground contact due to lack of strength (U.S. note 5). Priced under $3/pair for hostel or travel use. Under 6402.99.61.00 as other non-sports footwear.
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
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Maintain manufacturing specs showing textile sole as non-structural liner to support disregarded status
• Declare exact per-pair value accurately; bulk imports risk averaging scrutiny
• Comply with U.S. consumer product safety standards for children's sizes if applicable