Birch Clog Sole Blank from Japan
Pre-shaped birch wood blanks for traditional Swedish clogs' inner sole structure. HTS 6406.90.1000 covers these as wooden footwear parts, distinguished from outer soles by ground contact exclusion.
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
• Cultural heritage claims may qualify for preferential tariffs; document traditional manufacture
• ISPM-15 compliant wood treatment required for all birch imports
• Prevent reclassification as Chapter 44 by showing assembly photos with leather uppers