Ballet Flats with Leather Sole and Cotton Upper from Japan
Women's flat ballet shoes featuring 100% cotton textile uppers and genuine leather outer soles. Fits HTS 6404.20.40 specs: not over 50% rubber/plastics by weight, at least 10% present, leather-dominant sole, valued over $2.50/pair. Essential for dance or daily 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
• Test sole for 'visible to naked eye' plastics layer per Chapter note 3
• Use precise scales for weight % declarations; discrepancies trigger audits
• Bundle with care labels showing fiber content for quick CBP clearance