Woven Slide Sandals from Japan
Casual slip-on slide sandals featuring braided textile uppers of synthetic fibers and outer soles of composition leather with less than 10% rubber/plastics by weight. Open toe and heel design without fasteners, qualifying for 6404.19.30 under textile upper and minimal synthetic sole rules.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
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
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Conduct material weight analysis pre-shipment to certify <10% rubber/plastics in sole for smooth entry
• Include photos and material breakdowns in commercial invoices to demonstrate open-toe/slip-on features
• Avoid bulk packaging that might suggest parts classification under 6406