Women's Rubber Thong Flip-Flops

Affordable women's thong-style flip-flops entirely of rubber upper straps and soles, valued $3.50/pair. Classifies in 6402.99.79 as basic other footwear with rubber/plastics materials. No sports features or ankle coverage.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇲🇽Mexico37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇨🇦Canada37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇩🇪Germany37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇯🇵Japan37.5%+10.0%47.5%

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6402Same rate: 47.5%

If uppers include leather from headings 4107/4112-14

Chapter Note 4 reclassifies by predominant leather upper surface.

6307.90Lower: 17% vs 47.5%

If imported as textile sandal uppers unfinished

Incomplete footwear (no soles) falls to Chapter 63 as made-up textiles.

6406.10Lower: 14.5% vs 47.5%

If sold as replacement rubber soles only

Heading 6406 parts exclude uppers but include detachable soles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document thin sole as qualifying outer sole (durability per US Note); avoid bulk rubber slab classification

Separate thongs from uppers in invoices—laces classify elsewhere per 6406 note

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