Men's Abaca Fiber Espadrille Slip-Ons from Japan
Traditional men's espadrille-style slip-ons with open heels, crafted from abaca (Manila hemp) fiber uppers and minimal plastic outer soles (<10% weight), no laces or buckles. Classifies in HTS 6404.19.25.30 for men's open-heel vegetable fiber footwear meeting low rubber/plastics threshold.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
Import Tips
• Document fiber origin (e.g
• abaca certification) as vegetable fibers must qualify per HTS structure
• Include photos and specs in entry docs showing open toes/heels and absence of fasteners or foxing
• Watch for reclassification if reinforcements mimic foxing—ensure they don't overlap upper extensively