Espadrille Wedge Sandals with Sisal Sole from Japan
Classic summer espadrilles with open-toe canvas upper of cotton textile and braided sisal rope wedge sole providing the largest ground-contact surface. Slip-on style held by ankle strap without laces or buckles. Falls under 6404.19.36.90 for vegetable fiber uppers and non-durable textile soles.
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
• Document vegetable fiber content (sisal/jute) in soles with supplier affidavits; CBP may require surface area measurements
• Label clearly as slip-on/open-toe to avoid reclassification; ensure no hidden fasteners