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Molded Plastic Beach Sandals from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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