Infant Leather Sandals from Japan
Soft leather sandals designed specifically for infants under 24 months, featuring open-toe design and adjustable straps for easy wear. Classified under HTS 6405.90.90.30 as 'other footwear' for infants per statistical note 2, with leather uppers but not covering the ankle. The outer sole is primarily rubber, making it suitable for casual baby wear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
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
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify infant size compliance with statistical note 2 (typically under 24 months or small sizes); ensure accurate upper material declaration per Chapter Note 4(a)
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as adult sizes leading to audits