Raffia Woven Espadrilles from Japan
Woven raffia (vegetable fiber) upper espadrilles styled as training shoes, with raffia textile wedge soles dominant on ground. Adhesively attached thin plastic midsole, under $3/pair, no foxing. HTS 6404.11.41 matches the subheading specs perfectly.
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
• Provide fiber origin docs for raffia to confirm vegetable classification
• Inspect for any plastic visible layer changing sole material note