Textile Espadrille Flats from Japan
Women's espadrille-style flats with woven textile uppers and rubber outer soles, featuring jute accents but textile-dominant surface. Classified in HTS 6404.19.59 for low-value (≤$3/pair) non-sports footwear with textile uppers and rubber soles per material dominance rules.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
58%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document textile upper composition accurately; jute rope soles don't count if rubber provides ground contact per US Note on soles
• Use commercial invoices with per-pair pricing to prove ≤$3 valuation; bulk shipments often scrutinized for undervaluation
• Avoid marketing as 'beach sports' to prevent misclassification as sports footwear under subheading note