Kapok Fiber Espadrille Wedges from Japan
Wedge-heel espadrilles with kapok-blended vegetable fiber uppers and jute-textile soles, slip-on style. HTS 6404.19.36 applies for non-fastener slip-ons with dominant vegetable uppers and textile ground-contact soles, per precise note definitions. Casual resort footwear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
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
• Break down fiber blends in documentation; vegetable must exceed surface area threshold
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial/parts use
• Pre-classify via binding rulings for complex wedge constructions