Women's Rubber Clog Sandals from Japan
Open-toe clog sandals constructed entirely from rubber and plastics, with molded uppers and outsoles for beach or garden use. Rubber dominates both upper surface and ground contact per Chapter Notes 4(a) and 4(b). Women's model valued $5/pair, not sports footwear.
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 precisely; ignore reinforcements as per note 4(a)
• Declare exact construction method (molded/injected) to distinguish from textile composites
• Watch for CBP scrutiny on 'other' category; provide marketing materials showing non-sport use