Rubber Beach Slide Sandals from Germany
Unisex slide sandals with molded rubber uppers and outer soles, designed for beach use, priced at $4.50/pair. Classified in 6402.99.79 as other rubber/plastics footwear not sports, protective, or covering ankle, within the $3-$6.50 value range. Rubber constitutes the primary external upper and sole materials.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm not 'sports footwear' per subheading note (no spikes/cleats); declare as casual to prevent reclassification
• Measure upper surface area excluding reinforcements (Note 4(a)); retain supplier specs for CBP review
• Watch for bulk packaging pitfalls—value per marketed pair, not per unit in bulk shipments