TPR Garden Slippers from China
Thermoplastic rubber (TPR) slippers for light garden work, with TPR uppers and soles; not sports or protective active. TPR (plastic/rubber) dominates surfaces per Chapter Note 4. Valued >$12/pair under 6402.99.90.95.
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
• TPR counts as plastics/rubber if woven fabric has external layer visible (Note 3(a))
• Avoid 'hiking' descriptors to prevent active footwear review
• Batch test sole durability; weak textiles ignored (US Note)