Promotional PVC Clog Slippers from Japan
Basic PVC molded clogs given as trade show giveaways, with plastic upper and sole, valued ≤$3/pair. HTS 6402.99.69.90 applies to other non-sports, low-value plastic footwear where plastics form the external surfaces. Excludes any spike/cleat provisions for sports.
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
• Document appraised value clearly; promotional items often scrutinized for true cost
• Ensure no reinforcements misclassified as changing material dominance
• Avoid packing with higher-value items to prevent average valuation issues