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Women's Rubber Thong Flip-Flops from Germany

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.

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

• 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