Bulk Plastic Garden Thongs from Japan
Simple thong-style plastic footwear for garden or casual outdoor use, molded soles and straps valued not over $3/pair. HTS 6402.99.69.90 for other rubber/plastics footwear; not protective active (no water protection or high value). Plastics visible externally per Chapter Note 3.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
88%
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
• For bulk packs, ensure individual pair valuation under threshold
• Test sole durability if questioned under US Note for textile exclusion
• Mark as 'casual use only' to prevent sports footwear challenges