Rubber Clog House Slippers from Japan
Casual rubber clogs intended for indoor household wear, with plastic/rubber uppers and soles providing basic comfort and traction on home floors. Priced below $3/pair, they fit 6402.99.69.15 as non-sports, low-value footwear with rubber/plastics construction per Chapter Notes 3 and 4.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
48%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document material composition lab tests to confirm rubber/plastics visibility per Chapter Note 3(a)
• Avoid reinforcements that could be seen as sports features, per subheading note on spikes/cleats
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'house slippers for indoor use only' to support classification