Sisal Fiber Casual Loafers from Japan
Lightweight loafers with braided sisal uppers over a thin rubber sole, suitable for everyday wear. The vegetable fiber upper provides the greatest external surface area, aligning with HTS 6405.20.30. Excludes leather or plastics per Chapter definitions.
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
• Submit fiber content affidavits; sisal must be verified as vegetable, not synthetic imitation
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling blended fibers—pure vegetable dominates classification
• Declare value per pair accurately to prevent undervaluation penalties