Elevated Wooden Platform Flip-Flops Rubber Straps

Fashion flip-flops with raised wooden platforms and minimal rubber strap uppers covering over 90% of the external surface, designed for beach or casual wear. No foxing band or protective features present. Fits 6402.99.23.90 as non-sports, non-protective footwear with qualifying rubber/plastic upper on wood base.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+17.5%25.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

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

6402.99.21.00Higher: 37.5% vs 25.5%

If valued $2.50/pair or less

Lower value threshold moves to separate 'other' subheading for cheaper wood platform footwear.

6404.11.20Higher: 28% vs 25.5%

If constructed of textile materials overall

Textile uppers (even with plastic coating) classify in Chapter 64 heading 6404 if predominant surface is textile.

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 25.5%

If imported as unfinished wooden platforms without uppers

Bare wooden bases or platforms classify as wood products under Chapter 44, not footwear until assembled.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure external upper surface precisely, excluding reinforcements, to confirm >90% rubber/plastics compliance

Provide origin certificates for wood components to address CITES if applicable for tropical hardwoods

Declare accurate unit value; sub-$2.50/pair shifts to different rates – retain invoices as proof