Men's Cork Base PVC Espadrille Wedges
Casual espadrille-style wedges for men with a elevated cork platform sole wrapped minimally in rubber, and uppers of non-woven plastic sheeting covering over 90% external surface. Designed for everyday wear without protective features, this fits HTS 6402.99.25.90 due to the predominant plastic upper and cork base construction. The outer sole is rubber for ground contact.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If uppers predominantly textile rather than plastic
Textile uppers (greatest external surface) with plastics/rubber sole move to heading 6404.
If designed as protective against water/oil/chemicals
Protective footwear exclusions apply, shifting to lined or waterproof categories.
If imported as outer sole components only
Unfinished soles/heels without full upper assembly classify as parts in heading 6406.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document cork platform thickness and composition; ensure it's a structural base, not just insole
• Avoid classifying as espadrilles if plastic dominates over textile—test for external surface dominance
Related Products under HTS 6402.99.25.90
Women's Cork Platform Jelly Sandals
These transparent jelly sandals feature a thick cork platform base for height and comfort, with uppers made almost entirely of PVC plastic exceeding 90% external surface area. The flexible rubber outer sole contacts the ground, and no foxing band overlaps the upper, fitting precisely under HTS 6402.99.25.90 for plastic-uppered footwear on cork bases. They are casual summer shoes, not protective or sports-oriented.
Vegan Cork Platform Neoprene-Like Slides
Synthetic neoprene-style slides with rubber/plastic uppers dominating over 90% surface area on cork platforms, for poolside use. Rubber outsoles; casual design excludes from protective categories, per HTS 6402.99.25.90 criteria including no foxing.
Boys' Cork Sole Rubber Gladiator Sandals
Strappy gladiator sandals for boys with rubber straps forming over 90% upper surface on cork platform bases, rubber ground-contact soles. Youth casual footwear without sports or protection features, classified under HTS 6402.99.25.90.
Women's Transparent Platform Cork Mules
Slip-on mules with clear plastic uppers >90% area on cork platforms, rubber soles. Fashion footwear for HTS 6402.99.25.90.
Cork Base All-Plastic Festival Wedges
Festival wedges with full plastic uppers on cork, rubber sole, >90% plastics.
Kids' Cork Platform Rubber Pool Slides
Pool slides for kids, rubber uppers >90% on cork, non-protective.