Men's Abaca Woven Deck Shoes from Japan
Men's casual deck shoes with uppers crafted from abaca (Manila hemp) woven textile, a vegetable fiber, featuring outer soles with textile webbing providing the primary ground contact. Valued at $4.50/pair. Classified in 6404.19.72.30 for men's other footwear meeting value, upper, and sole criteria.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide supplier certifications for vegetable fiber origin to support upper classification
• Measure sole contact area precisely; photos and diagrams help during customs review
• Watch for country-of-origin marking; vegetable fibers often from specific regions requiring NAFTA/USMCA checks