Vinyl-Coated Textile Mules from Japan
Backless mule slippers with vinyl-coated synthetic textile uppers (textile base visible) and textile soles. Counts as textile upper/sole for 6404.19.37 per Chapter Note 2(a).
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
• Coating doesn't change textile status if naked-eye visible (Note 2(a))
• Avoid over-thick vinyl claiming plastic upper