Women's Abaca Ballet Flats from Japan
Delicate women's ballet flats crafted from abaca (Manila hemp) fiber uppers, paired with adhesive-affixed rubber soles where textile covers most ground surface but lacks sole durability. No foxing, valued not over $3/pair, specifically for women under HTS 6404.19.42.60.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
Import Tips
• Certify abaca as vegetable fiber via origin docs; measure upper surface area excluding reinforcements per chapter note 4(a)
• CBP may examine for hidden foxing—ensure clean adhesive seams; track production costs for value declaration
• Bundle in retail packs only if not affecting set classification; bulk import risks different handling