Jute Woven Beach Slip-Ons from Japan
Casual slip-on beach shoes with hand-woven jute uppers and flexible rubber outsoles. Vegetable fibers dominate the upper's visible surface, fitting HTS 6405.20.30 for non-sports textile footwear. Ideal for sandy environments but lacks sports features like cleats.
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
• Ensure Customs lab testing if fiber blend is ambiguous; vegetable fibers must visibly predominate
• Include invoices specifying sole material to confirm it's not the dominant ground-contact area per Note 4(b)
• Watch for seasonal quotas on vegetable fiber textiles; apply for licenses early