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Plastic Garden Shower Clogs from Germany

Water-resistant clogs for garden or shower use, constructed from EVA plastic with open toes and heels, held by friction without fasteners. Classified under HTS 6402.99.49.80 for rubber/plastic uppers/sole, slip-on open-heel design lacking foxing. Ideal for wet environments due to non-slip molded soles.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Label as 'waterproof plastic clogs' and include material composition certificates for customs

• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as sandals if heel coverage exceeds open-heel criteria

• Document no laces or fasteners to prevent reclassification to laced subheadings