Crocs Classic Clog Sandal from Japan
A lightweight, one-piece molded plastic sandal featuring the iconic Crocs ventilation ports and heel strap. It is produced entirely from Croslite material by molding, with over 90% rubber/plastics external surface area on the upper. Classifies under 6402.99.27 as sandals of plastics made in one piece by molding.
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 one-piece molding production process via manufacturer certification to avoid reclassification as assembled footwear
• Confirm over 90% external surface area of upper is plastics using visible inspection per Chapter Note 4(a); document measurements
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as rubber if material is EVA/plastics blend; test for plastics composition