6404.19.52.90/Jute Fiber Espadrille Sandals/Japan

Jute Fiber Espadrille Sandals from Japan

Casual summer espadrille sandals featuring uppers made primarily from woven jute vegetable fibers and outer soles of rubber/plastics with a textile material (like jute canvas) having the greatest ground contact area, though not qualifying as durable under US note 5. Valued under $3/pair, these fall under HTS 6404.19.52.90 due to the specific upper and sole material combination excluding standard sole materials.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

52.5%

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

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Verify vegetable fiber content (e.g

• jute, sisal) exceeds 50% external upper surface per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if disputed

• Document sole composition showing textile has greatest ground contact but lacks durability/strength per US Note 5 to avoid reclassification

• Include commercial invoice proving value under $3/pair; common pitfall is undervaluation leading to audits