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Men's Molded Rubber Beach Sandals from Mexico

One-piece molded rubber sandals for men, where the strap and sole are formed together, ensuring over 90% of the upper's external surface is rubber. Ideal for beach use with contoured footbed for comfort. Classified here due to the high plastics/rubber content and single-piece molding process.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

13%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

Document the molding process with manufacturer specs to prove one-piece production

Measure external surface area excluding reinforcements to confirm 90% threshold

Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect gender labeling, which could shift to unisex codes