Men's Sisal Woven Espadrille Flats from Japan
Casual men's espadrille-style flats with uppers of braided sisal vegetable fibers and jute-wrapped textile sole where textile has greatest ground contact (non-durable per US note). Priced below $3/pair for budget markets. Fits 6404.19.52.30 for men's low-value vegetable fiber textile-upper shoes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label fiber content accurately; vegetable fibers must dominate external upper surface per note 4(a)
• Avoid bundling with accessories that could inflate declared value over $3/pair threshold
• Prepare cross-section diagrams showing sole textile layer for CBP review