Adhesive Canvas Espadrilles from Japan

Classic summer espadrilles featuring uppers made from vegetable fibers like jute canvas and outer soles with a textile material (jute rope) having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground. The rubber mid-sole is affixed exclusively with adhesive, no foxing or overlapping sole. Valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair, these qualify under HTS 6404.11.61 due to the specific upper material, sole construction, and value range.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify sole textile area exceeds rubber/plastics per Chapter Note 4(b) and U.S

Note 5; provide lab tests if challenged

Document adhesive-only construction with photos/manufacturing specs to avoid reclassification to foxing subheadings

Label fiber content accurately (e.g

jute upper) and ensure value declaration matches invoices for this narrow price band