Women's Sisal Woven Slide Sandals from Japan
Open-toe women's slide sandals with uppers of braided sisal fibers (vegetable origin) and soles featuring textile as primary ground contact, non-qualifying under US note 5. Adhesive-only bonding of rubber/plastic sole, no foxing or heel/toe overlap, under $3/pair value fits HTS 6404.19.42.60 for women's casual summer 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
• Provide weave analysis confirming vegetable fiber upper dominance; test sole textile for non-durable traits per US note 5
• Include assembly photos proving exclusive adhesive use; declare accurate FOB value to stay under $3/pair threshold
• Avoid mixing synthetic fibers exceeding surface area limit, risking shift to 6404.19.10 synthetic uppers