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Women's Rubber Thong Flip-Flops from Japan

Affordable women's thong-style flip-flops entirely of rubber upper straps and soles, valued $3.50/pair. Classifies in 6402.99.79 as basic other footwear with rubber/plastics materials. No sports features or ankle coverage.

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

Document thin sole as qualifying outer sole (durability per US Note); avoid bulk rubber slab classification

Separate thongs from uppers in invoices—laces classify elsewhere per 6406 note