Kids' Plastic Sandals for Beach Play from Germany
Lightweight plastic sandals for children, with rubber soles and plastic strap uppers, ideal for beach or playground sports activities, valued not over $3/pair. Falls under 6402.19.30 as other sports footwear of rubber/plastics, low value, not fitting narrower sports definitions like spiked shoes. The casual athletic use and material composition dictate classification.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label child sizes clearly and include age-appropriate safety certs like CPSIA for US entry
• Document material breakdown to prove rubber/plastics dominance per chapter notes
• Watch for value creep from bulk discounts; classify based on transaction value per pair