PVC Garden Clogs from Japan
Men's lightweight PVC clogs with rubber soles for garden/outdoor casual wear, valued at $5.75/pair. Fits 6402.99.79 as other footwear with plastics/rubber construction, not sports or protective per notes. Plastics form the greatest external upper surface area.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Test sole durability per US Note; non-durable textiles ignored, but ensure rubber sole qualifies as primary contact material
• Avoid common error of classifying as 'parts'—complete footwear excludes trims per heading 6406 note
• Maintain production records showing material composition to defend against audits on upper dominance