One-Piece Molded Plastic Flip-Flops from China
These flip-flops are produced entirely from plastic in a single molding process, with over 90% of the upper surface being rubber or plastics and no foxing band. They qualify under HTS 6402.99.27.90 as sandals with uppers predominantly of plastics, molded in one piece. The design provides a simple, lightweight summer footwear option.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the upper has over 90% external surface area of rubber/plastics via lab testing to confirm classification
• Provide molding production records to prove one-piece construction and avoid reclassification as assembled goods
• Ensure no foxing or foxing-like band is present, as this excludes from this subheading