Unisex Leather Jesus Sandals from Japan
Rustic leather sandals with wide straps across the instep and a loop around the big toe, featuring a thick leather sole for durability. Fits HTS 6403.20.00.00 precisely with leather straps as the primary upper structure. Known for their biblical style and comfort in warm climates.
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
• Obtain lab tests confirming leather composition to prevent disputes over 'composition leather'
• Photograph uppers to show straps cover greatest external area, excluding reinforcements
• Declare value per pair accurately; undervaluation common pitfall for handmade leather goods