Women's Ballet Flats with Textile Upper from Japan
Women's flat shoes with soft textile upper and flexible rubber sole, retail value $7-$12/pair. The upper's external area is textile-dominant per Chapter Note 4(a). Specifically classified in 6404.19.89.60 for women's non-sports footwear in this value range.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Submit lab tests or material breakdowns confirming textile upper composition to preempt disputes over leather-like finishes
• Avoid common pitfall of misvaluing sets; classify and value each pair separately, not as multi-pack
• Comply with FTC fiber content rules by disclosing textile percentage on care labels