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
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
• 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