Men's Synthetic Mesh Slip-Ons from Japan
Casual slip-on shoes for men with breathable synthetic polyester mesh uppers and textile fabric outer soles (e.g., felted nylon) with rubber inserts, priced $8-$11/pair. Fits 6404.19.87 as uppers use non-vegetable synthetic textiles and sole's textile surface dominates ground contact per notes. Ideal for summer casual wear.
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
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Conduct surface area tests per chapter note 4(a)(b); photos and lab reports prove textile dominance
• Ensure valuation excludes shipping costs; CBP often contests pair pricing
• Avoid mislabeling as 'canvas' if purely synthetic to prevent vegetable fiber disputes