Women's Plastic Flip-Flops
Simple women's flip-flops featuring uppers and outer soles made entirely of PVC plastic, designed for casual everyday wear. The upper is the dominant external surface material per Chapter Note 4(a), and the outer sole contacts the ground primarily with plastics as per Note 4(b). Classified under 6402.99.69.60 due to valuation under $3/pair and specifically for women.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If valued over $3/pair
Exceeds the $3/pair threshold, shifting to other low-value women's footwear categories.
If covering ankle
Ankle-covering designs with plastics uppers/sole classify under the 'covering the ankle' provision.
If uppers predominantly textile
Textile materials with greatest external surface area on upper per Note 4(a) move to Chapter 64 rubber/plastic soles with textile uppers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify total value per pair does not exceed $3, including all components, to avoid reclassification to higher-value subheadings
• Document material composition with lab tests confirming plastics as dominant upper and sole materials per Chapter Notes 4(a) and 4(b)
• Label footwear clearly as 'for women' and ensure sizing aligns with women's standards to match subheading specificity
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