Glued Textile Slip-Ons from Japan
Casual slip-on shoes with plastic outer soles attached solely by adhesive to knitted textile uppers, without foxing or sole overlap beyond toe/heel. These budget-friendly shoes fall within the $3-$6.50 value range. Meets 6404.19.69.90 criteria for adhesive-only construction.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Inspect for any mid-sole; it must also be adhesively attached exclusively to comply
• Provide manufacturing photos or diagrams proving no foxing during customs entry
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluation; use commercial invoices matching declared HTS value