Women's Jelly Pool Slides from Japan
Open-toe slide sandals made entirely from translucent PVC plastic uppers and rubber soles, ideal for beach or pool use, valued at $4.50/pair. Plastic constitutes the greatest external surface area of the upper per chapter Note 4(a), fitting 6402.99 as non-sports, non-leather 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
• Label clearly as 'plastic uppers' on commercial invoice; CBP often inspects jelly-style for material verification
• Provide production cost breakdowns if value near thresholds to prevent disputes during entry
• Ensure no waterproof claims that could trigger 'protective' scrutiny under US note for active footwear