Women's Abaca Woven Slip-On Flats from Japan
These women's flats have hand-woven abaca (Manila hemp vegetable fiber) uppers, open-toe design, and slip directly onto the foot sans fasteners. Minimal rubber/plastics soles (<10% wt) and absence of foxing fit precisely. HTS 6404.19.25.60 covers this women's vegetable fiber open-toe/slip-on footwear.
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
• Use lab reports for fiber ID (abaca vs. synthetic); customs scrutinizes vegetable claims
• Weigh soles separately pre-assembly to document <10% rubber/plastics accurately
• Market as women's only; avoid unisex labeling to stay in gender-specific subheading