Maple Sandal Footbed from Japan
Ergonomically contoured maple wood footbeds for leather thong sandals. As removable insoles/footwear parts of wood, properly classified under HTS 6406.90.1000.
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
• Hardwood density certification prevents substitution fraud claims
• Include ergonomic design patents proving orthopedic footwear application
• Retail packaging may trigger 'for retail sale' considerations under GRI 3