Men's Canvas Slip-On Loafers from Japan
Low-profile men's slip-on loafers with synthetic canvas textile uppers and textile-dominant outer soles glued solely with adhesive, no foxing or sole overlap except possibly at toe. Priced at $5 per pair, classified in HTS 6404.19.61.30 for men's other footwear meeting value, construction, and material notes. Textile sole provides flexibility suitable for casual wear.
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
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Include lab tests confirming textile sole strength/durability to satisfy US note 5 and prevent sole material disputes
• Declare as 'men's' based on size/fit (typically US 6+); mixed gender shipments may require segregation
• Avoid common pitfall of adhesive residue misidentified as stitching—provide close-up sole-upper junction photos