Rubber Clog Slippers from China
Backless clogs made from molded rubber with rubber outer soles, intended for indoor/outdoor casual use. Rubber comprises the greatest external upper surface and sole contact area per Chapter Note 4. Over $12/pair valuation places them in 6402.99.90.95 as other footwear.
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
• Label soles clearly showing rubber as primary ground-contact material; ignore minor textile reinforcements (US Note)
• Maintain records of production costs proving value over $12/pair to prevent down-classification
• Avoid bundling with trimmings like buckles, classified separately under Chapter Note 2