Canvas Espadrille House Slippers from Japan
These lightweight house slippers feature uppers made primarily from natural vegetable fibers like jute canvas, with open heels and slip-on design held to the foot without laces or buckles. The outer sole is rubber or plastic but constitutes less than 10% by weight, qualifying under HTS 6404.19.25.20 as other house slippers with textile uppers of vegetable fibers. They are intended for indoor use, distinguishing them from outdoor footwear.
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 rubber/plastics weight is under 10% via lab testing; provide certificates to avoid reclassification to higher-duty subheadings
• Label uppers as vegetable fibers (e.g
• jute, sisal) accurately per Chapter Note 4(a) for predominant external surface area