Women's Jute Open-Toe Espadrilles from Japan
Classic women's espadrilles with open toes, crafted from woven jute vegetable fiber uppers, secured slip-on style without fasteners. Outer soles of minimal rubber/plastics (<10% weight) qualify under the low-content provision. Fits HTS 6404.19.25.60 for women's slip-on/open-toe with vegetable fiber uppers and no foxing.
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
• Obtain certificates of vegetable fiber origin (e.g
• jute) as customs may test for synthetic blends
• Avoid foxing-like bands; declare if any overlapping sole elements to prevent reclassification
• Size them explicitly for women (e.g
• US 5-10); mixed sizing risks 'other' category