Women's Textile Mary Jane Shoes from Japan
Classic Mary Jane flats for women crafted from textile fabric uppers with a single strap and plastic outer soles bonded exclusively by adhesive, valued at $4.50/pair without foxing elements. This matches HTS 6404.19.69.60 specifications for women's footwear assembly and price.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
77.5%
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
• Label fiber content accurately as textile upper to comply with customs valuation and material notes
• Submit assembly process diagrams proving exclusive adhesive use, as stitching disqualifies
• Watch for valuation disputes; use transaction records showing FOB price within range