Unisex Open-Toe Rubber Shower Sandals

Slip-on shower sandals with rubber uppers and textile-material soles (greatest ground area but non-durable per note 5), open toes, no fasteners or foxing. Ideal for wet environments but classified as other footwear under 6402.99.41.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%+10.0%22.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6402.99.31Lower: 16% vs 22.5%

If valued under $2.50/pair

Lower value threshold moves to 6402.99.31 for similar open-toe/slip-on styles.

6403.99.60Higher: 26% vs 22.5%

If uppers primarily leather

Leather uppers (per chapter note 3) classify under 6403, not rubber/plastics 6402.

6406.90Lower: 10% vs 22.5%

If imported as outer sole parts only

Chapter note 2 excludes trimmings but allows sole parts in 6406 if not complete footwear.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label as 'not for sports' to prevent confusion with sports footwear subheadings

Include sole cross-sections in documentation to prove textile layer lacks required durability

Check for country-of-origin marking on visible surfaces per CBP rules

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