Women's Textile Espadrille Flats from Japan
Budget women's espadrille-style flats with cotton textile uppers and plastic soles attached purely with adhesive, no foxing or overlapping features, valued not over $3/pair. Outer sole material is plastics per Chapter Note 4(b), with greatest ground contact. Specifically for women, entering under 6404.19.49.60 for low-cost adhesive-bound shoes.
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
• Test sole durability to confirm rubber/plastics meet US note standards, ignoring weak textiles
• Avoid common error of heel overlap misinterpretation; measure precisely against toe/heel allowance
• Batch import with consistent low-value proof to streamline customs valuation reviews