Textile Espadrilles from Japan
Summer slip-on shoes with woven textile uppers and braided jute soles reinforced with rubber. Falls under HTS 6405.20.90 for other footwear with textile uppers, as outer sole material is not predominantly rubber/plastics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document jute/rope sole composition clearly; avoid claims of rubber dominance to prevent 6404 shift
• Ensure 'textile upper' labeling matches greatest external surface per naked eye test in Chapter Note 4(a)