Women's Rubber Slide Sandals from China
These women's slide sandals feature a molded rubber upper and outer sole, with an open toe and heel design held to the foot by friction without laces, buckles, or fasteners. They fall under HTS 6402.99.49.60 as other footwear for women with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, specifically slip-on type excluding foxing bands. The primary material is rubber visible to the naked eye per Chapter Note 3.
Duty Rate — China → United States
55%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify the upper material has the greatest external surface area of rubber/plastics per Chapter Note 4(a); ensure no foxing band overlaps the upper to avoid 6402.99.31
• Provide lab tests confirming rubber composition if challenged; label clearly as women's footwear by size and fit