Clear Plastic Disposable Shower Shoes from Japan
Thin, molded plastic flip-flop style shoes for single-use in public showers or spas to prevent infections. They are lightweight and break down after one use, qualifying under HTS 6405.90.20.00 as disposable footwear. The plastic sole and upper lack reinforcement for repeated exposure.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
Import Tips
• Document thin material gauge (<1mm) to prove disposability and avoid higher-duty reusable categories
• Label as 'single-use only' to distinguish from promotional plastic slippers
• Check for phthalate content compliance under CPSIA for consumer products