Sisal Woven Open-Toe Slides from Japan
Open-toe slide footwear with uppers of woven sisal fibers (vegetable origin), slip-on design without fasteners, and minimal rubber/plastics outer sole under 10% weight. Fits HTS 6404.19.25.90 as 'other' vegetable fiber uppers, excluding foxing bands and subheading 6404.19.20 exceptions.
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
• Conduct fiber content analysis to prove vegetable fiber dominance; retain certificates for CBP review
• Ensure no foxing or foxing-like band of rubber/plastics to stay out of 6404.19.20; photograph soles clearly