Women's One-Piece Molded Plastic Flip-Flops from Japan
These women's flip-flops are produced in one piece by molding from plastic, with over 90% of the upper's external surface area consisting of rubber or plastics. They qualify under HTS 6402.99.27.60 as sandals with uppers predominantly of plastics, excluding foxing or protective designs. The seamless molded construction ensures lightweight comfort for casual summer wear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
Import Tips
• Verify that over 90% of the external upper surface is rubber/plastics via visible inspection or lab testing to meet note 4(a) criteria
• Confirm one-piece molding production process with manufacturer documentation to avoid reclassification as assembled footwear
• Label clearly as women's footwear and provide invoices showing value per pair to prevent undervaluation disputes