Ladies' Spandex Blend Ballet Flats from Japan
Stretchy ballet flats for women with spandex-polyester blend uppers (synthetic textile) and flexible textile soles providing primary ground contact. Valued $4.50/pair, fitting 6404.19.77 exclusion for non-vegetable fiber uppers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22.5%
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
• Blend ratios critical—spandex <10% still synthetic if polyester dominant
• Sole textile must be durable; lab tests prevent U.S. note 5 exclusions
• Retail packaging doesn't affect classification but impacts valuation