Women's Transparent PVC Espadrille Flats

Women's flats with clear PVC (plastics) uppers covering over 90% surface area, rubber soles, styled like espadrilles but without textile foxing. HTS 6402.99.31.65 applies to this non-sports, non-protective women's category. Fashion-forward for casual outings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+10.0%16%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6403.99.60Higher: 26% vs 16%

If leather uppers dominate

Leather (headings 4107/4112-14) uppers per Note 3(b) classify in Chapter 64 heading 6403.

6402.99.32Higher: 37.5% vs 16%

If protective active (hiking/trail, >$24/pair)

Water-protective coated textiles for outdoor use qualify as protective active footwear.

6117.10.40Higher: 19% vs 16%

If knitted textile base visible

Knitted uppers fall to Chapter 61 if textiles exceed 90% surface.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Inspect for any foxing-like bands molded at sole-upper joint; this exclusion requires precise photos

Confirm plastics visibility to naked eye per Note 3(a), even if underlying textile

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