Budget Hiking Espadrilles from Japan
Lightweight espadrille-style shoes with textile upper and rubber sole glued exclusively with adhesive, priced at $4.50/pair. Lacks foxing band or sports spikes, fitting 6404.19.69 for non-sports casual outdoor use and specific attachment method.
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
• Confirm no 'sports footwear' elements per subheading note to avoid reclassification to 6402/6403
• Use commercial invoices with detailed value breakdown to justify under-$6.50 threshold
• Test outer sole for rubber/plastics dominance via surface area measurement per Chapter Note 4