Molded Plastic Beach Sandals

Beach sandals made from a single molded piece of plastic material, where the upper exceeds 90% rubber/plastics coverage without foxing. This fits HTS 6402.99.27.90 for one-piece molded plastic sandals not designed for protective use. Ideal for casual water-friendly wear.

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 designed for protection against water, oil, or weather

Protective over-footwear like galoshes is explicitly excluded and classified separately.

6402.91.90Higher: 37.5% vs 20.5%

If upper has 50-90% textile coverage

Lower plastic surface area on uppers moves to subheadings for mixed material footwear.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label footwear clearly as '100% plastics' and retain material composition certificates

Watch for over 12% non-plastic reinforcements that could shift material dominance

Document absence of protective features to prevent misclassification as weatherproof

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