Unisex Leather Wood Platform Espadrilles from Japan
Classic espadrille-style shoes with leather uppers over a jute-wrapped wooden platform base and rubber sole reinforcements. The wooden core platform defines their classification under HTS 6403.99.20.90 as other leather footwear on wood bases. Perfect for beach or casual outings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Jute wrapping on wood doesn't change base material; confirm wood dominance in construction docs
• Obtain certificates for leather origin to prevent misclassification as synthetic
• Avoid delays by declaring exact pair count and unit value accurately on entry summary