Women's Metallic Plastic Espadrille Wedges from China
Fashion wedge sandals for women with shiny plastic uppers and rubber platform soles, mimicking espadrille style but using plastics instead of textiles. HTS 6402.99.80.61 applies as other rubber/plastics footwear valued $6.50-$12/pair for women, upper material primarily plastics by surface area.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Document material composition photos showing external plastic surface >50% to support classification
• Avoid common pitfall of misvaluing pairs; count left/right as one pair for pricing
• Ensure no spikes/cleats that could trigger sports footwear reclassification per subheading note