Women's Adhesive Ballet Flats from Japan
Simple women's ballet flats featuring a textile upper made from canvas and an outer sole of molded plastic affixed exclusively with adhesive, no foxing or overlapping elements. Valued under $3/pair, these casual shoes are designed for everyday wear and meet Chapter 64 notes for material determination where textile covers the greatest external surface area of the upper. Classified under 6404.19.49.60 due to the adhesive-only construction and low value.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
47.5%
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
• Verify sole attachment is exclusively adhesive with no stitching or foxing to avoid reclassification to other 6404 subheadings
• Provide detailed photos and material breakdowns showing textile upper dominance per Chapter Note 4(a)