Plastic Casual Espadrilles
Women's casual espadrille-style shoes with uppers made predominantly of PVC plastic and rubber outer soles, valued at $5 per pair. They fall under HTS 6402.99.79 as other footwear with rubber/plastics uppers and soles, valued over $3 but not over $6.50/pair, not specified elsewhere. The upper's external surface is primarily plastic per Chapter Note 4(a).
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If valued over $6.50/pair
Value threshold shifts classification within the same 6402.99 structure for higher-priced similar footwear.
If uppers predominantly textile with visible plastic layer
Chapter Note 3(a) considers greatest external surface area; textiles would dominate under 6405 if not plastics.
If knitted uppers without rigid sole attachment
Knitted/crocheted slippers or similar shift to Chapter 61 if not qualifying as proper footwear with defined soles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify outer sole material by surface area in contact with ground (Chapter Note 4(b)); document with photos or lab tests to confirm rubber/plastics dominance
• Provide value declaration per pair; common pitfall is misvaluing sets—invoice separately if sold in pairs
• Label country of origin and material content; ensure valuation excludes shipping costs to avoid over $6.50 threshold
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PVC Garden Clogs
Men's lightweight PVC clogs with rubber soles for garden/outdoor casual wear, valued at $5.75/pair. Fits 6402.99.79 as other footwear with plastics/rubber construction, not sports or protective per notes. Plastics form the greatest external upper surface area.
Kids' Plastic Rain Shoes
Children's rubber/plastic rain shoes with simple molded uppers and soles, $4.25/pair. Under 6402.99.79 as other non-sports, non-ankle covering footwear in value range. Fully rubber/plastics per Chapter definitions.
Men's PVC Shower Shoes
Basic men's PVC molded shower shoes with rubber outsoles, $5/pair for gym/beach. HTS 6402.99.79 for other rubber/plastics footwear in specified value, non-sports. Plastics upper predominant externally.
Toddler Rubber Sandals
Soft rubber sandals for toddlers with adjustable plastic straps, $4/pair. 6402.99.79 applies to these other low-value rubber/plastics kids' footwear without sports features.
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