Women's Coir Fiber Thong Flip-Flops from Japan
Budget women's thong-style flip-flops with uppers of braided coir (coconut husk) vegetable fibers and thin textile soles with greatest ground contact. Under $3/pair valuation places them precisely in HTS 6404.19.52.60 for women's low-cost textile-sole variants.
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
• Declare exact value per pair on entry docs; undervaluation leads to penalties and reclassification
• Specify 'women's' in descriptions—unisex may default to men's codes with different rates
• Watch for reinforcements; Chapter Note 4(a) ignores them in upper material determination