Abaca Fiber Men's Boat Shoes from Japan
Men's boat shoes featuring durable abaca (Manila hemp) fiber uppers, ideal for nautical casual wear. Vegetable fibers form the primary external upper material, per HTS 6405.20.30. Rubber sole contact area is secondary.
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
• Source certificates of vegetable fiber origin to support classification claims
• Inspect for sole durability; weak soles risk reclass to textile outer sole headings
• Batch imports to minimize per-entry fees for low-value pairs