Woven Straw Beach Sandals from Japan
Open-toe sandals with uppers of braided vegetable fibers such as raffia and sisal, featuring flat soles where textile fabric provides the primary ground-contacting surface. Priced at $8-11 per pair, they qualify under HTS 6404.19.82 due to textile uppers and soles meeting the specific exclusion in additional U.S. note 5. Ideal for summer casual wear.
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
• Document vegetable fiber sourcing (e.g
• raffia certificates) and sole construction diagrams for CBP review
• Label footwear clearly with country of origin and material content to comply with 19 CFR marking requirements