6405.20.30.80/Straw Espadrille Sandals/Japan

Straw Espadrille Sandals from Japan

Casual summer sandals featuring uppers primarily made from woven vegetable fibers like straw or esparto grass, with a flexible rubber sole. The textile upper dominates the external surface area as per Chapter Note 4(a), classifying it under 6405 for other footwear with vegetable fiber uppers. Not designed for sports or protection, fitting the 'other' category.

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
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Import Tips

• Verify the upper's external surface area is at least 50% vegetable fibers (e.g

• straw, esparto) via lab testing to confirm classification

• Provide detailed material composition invoices; mislabeling as synthetic textiles can lead to reclassification under 6404

• Ensure no sports features like cleats to avoid shifting to 6402/6403; common pitfall is decorative reinforcements mistaken for uppers

Straw Espadrille Sandals from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6405.20.30.80