Women's Molded Plastic Thong Sandals

Single-piece molded plastic thong sandals for women, where the strap and sole form a continuous plastic structure covering over 90% of the upper surface. This fits HTS 6402.99.27.60 specifically for women's one-piece plastic sandals without foxing. Ideal for beach or poolside use due to their durable, waterproof design.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+17.5%20.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

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

6402.99.31Lower: 16% vs 20.5%

If with foxing-like band overlapping the upper

Explicit exclusion in the subheading for foxing designs directs to 6402.99.31.

6402.99Same rate: 20.5%

If not produced in one piece by molding

Only one-piece molded sandals fall here; others go to general 'other' women's sandals.

6405.20.90Higher: 22.5% vs 20.5%

If marketed and designed for protection against water, oil, or chemicals

Protective footwear exclusions apply regardless of material if function is protective.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document the molding process certificate to prove one-piece construction, as multi-part assembly moves it to other 6402.99 subheadings

Conduct surface area measurements excluding accessories to confirm >90% plastics compliance

Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring no foxing band overlaps, which would require 6402.99.31 classification

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