Women's Abaca Fiber Loafer-Style Shoes from Japan
Slip-on women's loafers with abaca (Manila hemp) vegetable fiber uppers and hybrid soles emphasizing textile ground contact. Valued at $6/pair, fits HTS 6404.19.72.60 as women's textile-upper shoes not over $6.50, non-sports. Abaca weave forms the greatest external surface.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide supplier affidavits confirming abaca as vegetable fiber, not synthetic mimic
• Conduct surface area measurements for uppers/soles; retain for 5 years post-entry
• Beware value averaging in shipments; individual pair values must stay under $6.50