Women's Ankle Strap Sandals

Plastic-strap sandals with rubber soles that cover the ankle, designed for summer casual use at budget pricing. Falls under HTS 6402.91.70.90 for other rubber/plastics footwear valued $3-$6.50/pair, excluding sports designs. Uppers and soles qualify via visible rubber/plastic per chapter definitions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇲🇽Mexico37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇨🇦Canada37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇩🇪Germany37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇯🇵Japan37.5%+10.0%47.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6402.99.90Lower: 37.5% vs 47.5%

If open-toe and not covering ankle fully

Subheading specifies ankle coverage; partial coverage may shift to non-ankle 'other' footwear.

6402.91.42Lower: 30% vs 47.5%

If protective for hiking/trail with water-resistant coating over $24/pair

US Note defines protective active footwear with specific features/value, moving to dedicated subheading.

6405.20.90Lower: 22.5% vs 47.5%

If uppers of textile only, no rubber/plastics visible

Chapter Note 3(a) requires visible rubber/plastics layer for 6402; otherwise, textile uppers classify separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document exact value per pair with invoices; check for ankle coverage definition

Test outer sole durability if textile elements present per US Note; declare as 'other' not sports to prevent reclassification

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Affordable canvas high-top sneakers with rubber outer soles and plastic reinforcements, covering the ankle for casual wear. Classified under HTS 6402.91.70.90 as other footwear with rubber/plastics uppers and soles, valued between $3-$6.50/pair, not sports or waterproof types. The upper's dominant external surface is textile with visible rubber/plastic layer per Chapter Note 3.

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Basic high-top sneakers with rubber soles and plastic-coated canvas uppers for light daily use. Under HTS 6402.91.70.90 as other non-sports footwear valued $3-$6.50/pair with ankle coverage. Visible plastics layer qualifies per Chapter Note 3(a).

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Budget molded plastic clogs with rubber soles reaching ankle height for easy wear. Classified HTS 6402.91.70.90 as other footwear with rubber/plastics materials valued $3-$6.50/pair. Meets outer sole and upper criteria via direct contact and surface area.

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Casual rubber/plastic high-ankle boots styled like snowboards but without ski/sports provisions. HTS 6402.91.70.90 for non-sports other footwear $3-$6.50/pair. Excludes subheading note sports definitions like snowboard boots.