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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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