Women's Jute Braided Ankle Boots from Japan
Ankle boots for women featuring braided jute uppers, a bast vegetable fiber, with protective edging. Falls under HTS 6405.20.30.60 as vegetable fibers form the greatest external upper area per Chapter Note 4(a), for women. Lacks sports provisions.
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
• Document jute sourcing and weaving process to prove vegetable fiber composition
• Ensure invoices note 'women's footwear' with heel height/style details distinguishing from men's
• Avoid pitfall of color changes from treatments; Chapter Note 3(a) ignores color for rubber/plastics visibility