Leather Toe-Post Fisherman Sandals from Japan
Open fisherman sandals with a leather toe-post strap around the big toe and minimal instep strap on leather sole. HTS 6403.20.00.00 applies for the specific leather strap configuration across instep and toe. Ideal for water activities.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
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
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Saltwater test leather durability for claims of water resistance
• Declare as 'sandals' not 'shoes' to avoid misclassification
• Bundle in sets of 12 pairs min for bulk import efficiency