Women's Rubber Clog Sandals
Open-toe clog sandals constructed entirely from rubber and plastics, with molded uppers and outsoles for beach or garden use. Rubber dominates both upper surface and ground contact per Chapter Notes 4(a) and 4(b). Women's model valued $5/pair, not sports footwear.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed for sporting activities with cleat provisions
Sports footwear per subheading note 1(a) shifts to 6402.12.
If water-resistant protective active design for hiking valued over $24/pair
US note defines protective active footwear in higher-value subheadings.
If disposable with textile uppers for sports use
Sports footwear with textile uppers and plastics soles in 6404.11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Measure external surface areas precisely; ignore reinforcements as per note 4(a)
• Declare exact construction method (molded/injected) to distinguish from textile composites
• Watch for CBP scrutiny on 'other' category; provide marketing materials showing non-sport use
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