Canvas Espadrilles from Japan
Slip-on espadrille shoes featuring canvas textile uppers and jute-wrapped rubber soles with minimal rubber/plastics (<10% by weight). Open heels and no fasteners meet the slip-on criteria of HTS 6404.19.30.80 for textile upper footwear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22.5%
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
• Document jute vs rubber sole composition precisely to substantiate <10% plastics claim
• Label as 'textile upper' prominently; ensure upper surface area is mostly textile per Chapter Note 4