Kids' Textile Espadrilles with Jute-Leather Soles from Japan
Children's espadrille shoes featuring woven textile uppers and composite soles blending leather with jute rope, but leather dominant. HTS 6404.20.20 applies for low-value (≤$2.50/pair) footwear with textile uppers, leather outer soles not over 50% rubber/plastics/textile combo, and 10%+ rubber/plastics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
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
• Espadrilles often borderline; analyze sole ground contact for leather vs. jute to confirm 6404 vs. 6405
• Label as 'children's' with size charts; mis-sized as adult risks 6404.20.40+ subheadings