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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made of leather uppers with plastic sole
Leather (headings 4107/4112-14) uppers shift to 6402.91 per Chapter Note 4.
If considered textile 'made up' article
Predominantly textile construction falls outside Chapter 64 footwear.
If sold as plastic sandal components only
Unfinished parts not qualifying as complete footwear go to plastics chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Bulk import requires country-of-origin marking visible on each pair
• Retain lab tests confirming plastics/rubber dominance over any minor textiles
Related Products under HTS 6402.99.69.90
Disposable Plastic Shower Shoes
Basic flip-flop style shower shoes made entirely from molded plastic with a thin rubber-like outer sole and upper, valued under $3 per pair. Classified under HTS 6402.99.69.90 as other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, not exceeding $3/pair, due to predominant plastic materials and low value. Excludes sports or waterproof protective designs.
Kids' Plastic Beach Sandals
Children's open-toe sandals with plastic strap uppers and flexible plastic soles, typically sold in bulk for beach use, valued not over $3/pair. Fits HTS 6402.99.69.90 as other non-sports footwear with rubber/plastics materials per Chapter Note 4. Low-value casual design excludes it from higher-value or protective categories.
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.
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.
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
Open-back slide footwear from colorful plastics for events, low-value under $3/pair with rubbery sole feel. Falls under 6402.99.69.90 as other non-sports plastic footwear, upper surface plastics-dominant. Excludes skating/ski provisions.