Bamboo Textile Thong Sandals from Japan
Minimalist thong sandals with bamboo fiber textile uppers, processed as woven vegetable material. Dominant upper surface area qualifies under vegetable fibers. Non-sports 'other' designation.
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
• Bamboo must be textile-processed; raw counts as vegetable but woven is key
• Measure external area precisely; straps/edges ignored
• Eco-claims need backing to avoid greenwashing penalties