Men's Jute Fiber Open-Toe Slides from Japan
Casual men's open-toe slides constructed with jute vegetable fiber uppers for a natural, eco-friendly feel. Outer soles consist of rubber bases with textile surfaces providing the largest ground contact area, fitting HTS 6404.19.36.30 criteria for men's slip-on footwear without fasteners or foxing. Ideal for beach or summer use.
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
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide certificates of origin and fiber analysis proving jute (vegetable fiber) dominates upper surface per Chapter Note 4(a)
• Document sole construction showing textile as primary ground-contact material, not disregarded under U.S
• Note 5 for lack of durability
• Label clearly as men's footwear to match subheading; mixed sizing can lead to reclassification audits