Men's Abaca Fiber Walking Shoes from Japan
Lightweight men's walking shoes with uppers crafted from abaca (Manila hemp) vegetable fibers for natural ventilation. Outer soles combine rubber treads with a textile layer having the greatest surface area touching the ground, per chapter notes. Valued at $7.50-$11.50/pair for 6404.19.82.30 men's category.
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
• Conduct material surface area measurements for uppers; vegetable fibers must visibly dominate per naked-eye rule
• Include value declarations and photos of sole construction to prove textile dominance excluding weak textiles