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
17.5%
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
• 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