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
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
• 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