Women's Sisal Fiber Open-Heel Mules from Japan
Comfortable open-heel mules for women use braided sisal (vegetable fiber) uppers, slip-on without laces or buckles. Soles have less than 10% rubber/plastics by weight, meeting the subheading criteria. Classified in 6404.19.25.60 for open-heel, women's, vegetable fiber textile uppers.
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
• Conduct material surface area analysis per Chapter Note 4(a) to confirm vegetable fibers dominate upper
• Declare exact rubber/plastics percentage in soles; pitfalls include unaccounted reinforcements
• Ensure no hidden fasteners; photos/manuals help prove slip-on nature