Men's Woven Raffia Sandals from Japan
Open-toe sandals for men crafted with uppers of woven raffia palm fibers, secured with leather straps and a cork-rubber sole. The vegetable fiber upper dominates the external surface area, fitting HTS 6405.20.30.30 for men's other footwear. Ideal for tropical climates or casual outings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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
Import Tips
• Conduct surface area measurements of the upper excluding reinforcements to confirm vegetable fiber dominance
• Avoid pitfalls by distinguishing from synthetic braids; supply fiber origin certificates
• For sets with socks, classify separately unless sold as integral footwear set