Disposable Plastic Shower Clogs from Japan
Lightweight, single-use plastic clogs designed for communal showers in gyms or dorms, with open heels and minimal straps. Classified under HTS 6405.90.90 as other footwear not specified elsewhere in Chapter 64, featuring predominantly plastic uppers and soles without athletic or protective features. The material determination follows Chapter Note 4, prioritizing visible external surface areas.
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 the external surface area of plastics exceeds other materials per Chapter Note 4(a) to avoid reclassification to leather or textile subheadings
• Provide detailed material composition documentation, as disposable items may face scrutiny for valuation under $12/pair thresholds