Textile Open-Toe Espadrilles from Japan
Summer espadrilles with open toes, featuring a non-cotton textile upper and a jute-rope reinforced sole where textile covers the primary ground contact area (non-durable). No fasteners; slip-on style qualifies under 6404.19 open toe/heel provision with textile upper dominance.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22.5%
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
• Document sole construction photos showing textile as max contact area, excluding reinforcements
• Label uppers clearly as synthetic textile to avoid vegetable fiber subheadings
• Check for any foxing-like bands; even partial overlap may disqualify