Fashion Platform Sandals from China
Open-toe sandals with high plastic platforms and rubber strap uppers, ideal for summer fashion. Classified in 6402.99.90 as other rubber/plastics footwear over $12/pair, not sports-related, with plastics dominating the external upper surface.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document retail value with invoices; undervaluation leads to audits under valued-over-$12 criteria
• Measure outer sole ground contact per Note 4(b), ignoring non-durable textiles
• Label clearly as non-sports to differentiate from athletic models