Economy Textile Sandals from Japan
Open-toe sandals with fabric textile straps/upper and rubber soles fixed only by adhesive, valued below $3/pair, no foxing or heel/toe overlap issues. Ideal for beach or casual summer use. Meets all criteria for HTS 6404.19.49 including textile dominance and assembly method.
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
• Measure upper surface area to confirm textile >50% per Chapter Note 4(a)
• Separate trimmings like buckles in documentation per 6406 parts note
• Watch for mid-sole additions that must also be adhesive-affixed