Vegetable Tanned Leather Upper for Sandals from Japan
Formed open-toe upper from vegetable-tanned leather straps and base for adult sandals. Genuine leather per Chapter defs, HTS 6406.10.10.00 for other persons' footwear uppers.
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
• Specify veg-tan process for green claims; ensure straps formed as upper
• Pitfall: loose straps as 6406.90 trimmings