Coir Fiber Toe-Post Slippers from Japan
Simple toe-post slippers with coir (coconut husk) woven uppers, open toes, no fasteners, and soles under 10% rubber/plastics by weight. HTS 6404.19.25.90 applies to these other vegetable fiber open/slip-on footwear without foxing exclusions.
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
• Supplier affidavits for coir fiber content essential; distinguish from synthetics visually per Chapter Note 3
• Confirm open toe/heel design in photos; mules/flip-flop styles must lack closures
• Avoid bulk packaging implying industrial parts; retail-ready triggers full footwear duty