Abaca Fiber Open-Heel Mules from Japan
Women's open-heel mules crafted from abaca (Manila hemp) fiber textiles for uppers, fastener-free slip-on style, with low-weight rubber/plastics soles. Meets HTS 6404.19.25.90 as other vegetable fiber variants, open heels, no foxing, under 10% synthetics.
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 surface area measurements to confirm vegetable fiber upper per Note 4(a); ignore minor trims
• Test sole for ground-contact material; ensure no textile sole misclassification per US Note on durability