Plastic Platform Shoe Bottoms from Japan
Thick plastic bottoms with elevated platform design for high-heeled shoes, intended for gluing to uppers. Falls under 6406.90.30.30 as rubber/plastic bottoms, distinguished from outer soles by lack of ground-contact reinforcements. Visible plastic layer covers the greatest external surface area.
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
• Include technical drawings showing attachment method to prove they are parts, not complete footwear
• Ensure labeling specifies 'plastic bottoms for footwear' to meet HTS descriptive requirements
• Avoid bundling with uppers in shipments to prevent classification as assembled uppers under 6406.10