Raffia Slip-On Beach Sandals from Japan
Lightweight beach sandals with raffia palm fiber uppers, open toes, no laces/buckles, and outer soles of rubber/plastics less than 10% by weight. Classified under HTS 6404.19.25.90 for other vegetable fiber textile uppers in slip-on/open styles, per hierarchy excluding foxed designs.
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
• Document raffia as vegetable fiber (not synthetic imitation) with supplier specs and origin certificates
• Weigh components pre-assembly to confirm <10% rubber/plastics; common error is underestimating adhesive content
• Label as 'textile upper' accurately; avoid retail packaging that suggests set classification under 6405