Men's Sisal Fiber Espadrille Sneakers from Japan
Classic men's espadrille-style sneakers with uppers of woven sisal textile, a vegetable fiber, and rope-like soles where textile elements form the largest ground-contact area. Priced at $5 per pair for bulk import. Fits HTS 6404.19.72.30 as non-sports footwear with specified upper and sole materials.
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
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label uppers clearly as vegetable fiber; customs may require fiber content declaration under Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
• Inspect soles for textile durability per U.S. note 5 to ensure they qualify and aren't disregarded