Women's Textile Slip-On Sandals from Japan
Open-toe women's sandals with textile straps and rubber footbed sole, valued $7.50/pair. Textile constitutes the main external upper surface despite open design. Classified under 6404.19.89.60 for women's footwear in the $6.50-$12 value range.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
60%
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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• For sandals, measure strap/upper surface area excluding sole; minimal coverage still qualifies as textile upper
• Bundle documentation showing FOB values to confirm pair pricing under $12 threshold
• Test rubber compounds for REACH compliance if EU-sourced textiles are blended