Women's Cork Platform Jelly Sandals
These transparent jelly sandals for women feature a raised cork base or platform for height and comfort, with uppers made entirely of PVC plastic, exceeding 90% rubber/plastics external surface area. The flexible plastic upper lacks foxing or foxing-like bands, and they are not protective overfootwear. Classified under 6402.99.25.60 due to the women's sizing, cork platform construction, and predominant plastic upper per Chapter Note 4(a).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If featuring a foxing or foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole overlapping the upper
Footwear with foxing band is excluded from 6402.99.25 and classified separately to distinguish casual styles from platform designs.
If designed as protective footwear worn over other shoes against water, oil, or weather
Protective overfootwear like galoshes shifts to Chapter 64 heading 6405, regardless of materials.
If not made on a cork base or platform
Absence of cork platform moves it to general 'other' subheading without material-specific platform exclusion.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify upper material exceeds 90% rubber/plastics via external surface area measurement, excluding reinforcements as per Chapter Note 4(a)
• Document cork base composition and women's sizing (typically US 5-10) to avoid misclassification as men's or universal footwear
• Ensure no foxing band overlaps upper; common pitfall leading to reclassification under 6402.99.31
Related Products under HTS 6402.99.25.60
Women's PVC Cork Wedge Espadrilles
Fashion espadrille-style wedges for women with a solid cork platform sole and non-porous PVC uppers covering over 90% of the external surface. No foxing band is present, and they are open-toed summer footwear. Fits 6402.99.25.60 as women's cork platform shoes with dominant plastic uppers per tariff notes.
Women's Rubber Cork Platform Beach Slides
Open slide sandals for women featuring a cork platform midsole and rubber thong-style uppers over 90% external surface. No overlapping foxing or weatherproofing for protection. Classified in 6402.99.25.60 for women's cork platform with rubber/plastic uppers.
Women's Plastic Cork Platform Mary Jane Flats
Closed-toe Mary Jane style flats for women on cork platforms with shiny plastic uppers (straps and body) exceeding 90% surface area. Fashion-oriented without cleats or protections. 6402.99.25.60 applies to women's cork-based plastic footwear.
Women's Clear Plastic Cork Platform Clogs
Backless clogs for women with a thick cork platform base and fully clear plastic strap uppers representing over 90% external surface area. Designed for casual wear without protective features or foxing. Meets 6402.99.25.60 for women's cork-based footwear with plastic-dominant uppers.