Disposable Kids' Play Sandals from Japan
Lightweight sandals for children with nylon textile strap uppers and rubber soles glued exclusively with adhesive, under $3/pair. Designed for beach or play, lacking foxing or sole overlaps. Classed in 6404.19.49.90 for casual, low-value textile footwear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
77.5%
Rate breakdown
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
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify as footwear only if providing full foot coverage; mere straps may go to apparel trimmings
• Batch import documentation must specify pair valuation consistently
• Ensure no metal reinforcements that could invoke heading 6406 exclusions