Bulk Plastic Garden Thongs

Simple thong-style plastic footwear for garden or casual outdoor use, molded soles and straps valued not over $3/pair. HTS 6402.99.69.90 for other rubber/plastics footwear; not protective active (no water protection or high value). Plastics visible externally per Chapter Note 3.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China48%+10.0%58%
🇲🇽Mexico48%+10.0%58%
🇨🇦Canada48%+10.0%58%
🇩🇪Germany48%+10.0%58%
🇯🇵Japan48%+10.0%58%

Alternative Classifications

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

6402.99.32Lower: 37.5% vs 58%

If protective active for trails valued >$24/pair

US Note defines water-protective hiking/trail shoes in specific subheading.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 58%

If textile base with heavy plastic coating

Textile fabrics coated with plastics classified in Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

For bulk packs, ensure individual pair valuation under threshold

Test sole durability if questioned under US Note for textile exclusion

Mark as 'casual use only' to prevent sports footwear challenges

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Promotional PVC Clog Slippers

Basic PVC molded clogs given as trade show giveaways, with plastic upper and sole, valued ≤$3/pair. HTS 6402.99.69.90 applies to other non-sports, low-value plastic footwear where plastics form the external surfaces. Excludes any spike/cleat provisions for sports.

Hotel Guest Plastic Flip-Flops

Thin, mass-produced flip-flops provided in hotels, made of EVA plastic upper and sole, valued under $3/pair for promotional use. Under HTS 6402.99.69.90 for other low-value rubber/plastics footwear, as upper and sole materials qualify via naked-eye visible plastics layer. Not sports or protective active footwear.

Travel Slip-On Plastic Mules

Lightweight backless mules from plastic for travel convenience, outer sole and upper of plastics, under $3/pair retail. Classified in 6402.99.69.90 as other footwear not specified elsewhere, compliant with rubber/plastics definitions including visible layers. Casual design, not for sporting activities.

Festival Party Plastic Slides

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