Abaca Fiber Toe-Post Sandals from Japan
Minimalist toe-post sandals with abaca (Manila hemp) fiber woven uppers, vegetable-based, and outer sole of minimal plastics under 10% weight. Open toes and slip-on nature without fasteners qualify under HTS 6404.19.25. Eco-conscious choice for everyday tropical climates.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
Import Tips
• Provide botanical certification for abaca as vegetable fiber to counter synthetic blend claims
• Watch for glue content inflating plastics percentage; use natural adhesives where possible
• Declare exact weight breakdown on commercial invoice to preempt audits