Disposable Plastic Shower Clogs

Single-use plastic ankle-covering clogs for showers or pools, made entirely of plastics with molded soles and uppers, valued under $3/pair. Falls under 6402.91.60.90 for other low-value rubber/plastics footwear covering the ankle, excluding sports types. Outer sole material is plastics per greatest ground contact area.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China48%+17.5%65.5%
🇲🇽Mexico48%+10.0%58%
🇨🇦Canada48%+10.0%58%
🇩🇪Germany48%+10.0%58%
🇯🇵Japan48%+10.0%58%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 65.5%

If not suitable for normal footwear use

Extremely flimsy plastic items without sole durability classify as other plastic articles in Chapter 39.

6402.91.90Lower: 37.5% vs 65.5%

If valued over $3/pair

Value threshold splits 6402.91.60 (under $3) from higher-value 6402.91.90 subheadings.

6402.19.90Lower: 26.5% vs 65.5%

If not covering the ankle

Height distinction: below-ankle plastic footwear moves to 6402.19.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document production costs to prove sub-$3 valuation; test for plastics durability per US Note on soles

Pitfall: bulk packaging mistaken for parts under 6406

Use clear HTS markings on shipments

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Waterproof rubber rain boots for children, covering the ankle, with plastic uppers and rubber soles, valued under $3 per pair. Classified under 6402.91.60.90 as other footwear with rubber/plastics uppers and soles, ankle-covering, not sports or waterproof active types, low value. The material determination follows Chapter Note 4, prioritizing external surface area.

Budget PVC Garden Crocs

Inexpensive PVC ankle boots for gardening, with plastic uppers and soles, valued not over $3/pair. Classified in 6402.91.60.90 as other rubber/plastics footwear covering ankle, low-value, non-sports. Uppers have greatest external plastics surface per Chapter Note 4(a).

Promotional Plastic Beach Slip-Ons

Giveaway plastic ankle-high beach shoes with rubber soles, valued under $3/pair for promotional use. Under 6402.91.60.90 as other low-value footwear with rubber/plastics materials covering the ankle. Excludes sports features per subheading note.

Children's EVA Foam Snow Boots

Lightweight EVA plastic ankle boots for kids in snow, with foam uppers and soles, valued under $3/pair. Fits 6402.91.60.90 for other rubber/plastics footwear, ankle-covering, low value, non-sports or protective active. Plastics constitute primary materials.

Wholesale Rubber Work Slippers

Bulk rubber ankle slippers for light factory work, plastics uppers, under $3/pair. 6402.91.60.90 applies to these other non-sports footwear with rubber/plastics components covering ankle. Sole material determined by ground contact per notes.

Festival Plastic Ankle Wellies

Short plastic welly boots for festivals/mud, rubber soles, valued <$3/pair, covering ankle. Other footwear in 6402.91.60.90: rubber/plastics, non-sports, low value. Excludes coated textile water protection.