Women's Espadrille Platform Wedges with Leather Upper from Japan
Summer espadrilles featuring jute-wrapped ankle but genuine leather toe and side uppers on a solid wooden platform with rubber outer sole. Meets HTS 6403.99.20 criteria for wooden base footwear with leather uppers.
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 sides doesn't affect upper classification if leather has greatest surface area
• Provide sole construction diagrams to prove rubber ground contact per US note on textiles
• Watch for undervaluation penalties; platforms increase value, affecting duty calculations