Hemp Espadrille Slip-Ons from Japan
Classic espadrille-style slip-ons with braided hemp uppers (vegetable fiber) and rope-like textile soles for a traditional summer look. As slip-on footwear without fasteners and textile-dominant soles, they fit HTS 6404.19.36, excluding open-toe/heels specified elsewhere. Vegetable fibers dominate the upper's external surface per tariff notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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 fiber content labels certifying vegetable fibers like hemp exceed other materials in upper surface area
• Include sole cross-sections or specs proving textile (not rubber/plastics) has max ground contact area
• Check for 'foxing-like' bands; even partial rubber overlaps disqualify from this subheading