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Wholesale Market Clog Slippers

Plastic-backed textile clog slippers with uppers of 80% cotton/20% nylon and adhesive rubber soles, no heel/toe overlap, under $3/pair. Popular in bulk markets. Classified 6404.19.49.90 for qualifying low-end construction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	37.5%	+10.0%	47.5%
🇲🇽Mexico	37.5%	+10.0%	47.5%
🇨🇦Canada	37.5%	+10.0%	47.5%
🇩🇪Germany	37.5%	+10.0%	47.5%
🇯🇵Japan	37.5%	+10.0%	47.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6402.91.90Lower: 37.5% vs 47.5%

If protective features for outdoor/water activities

US note defines coated textiles for protective active over $24/pair.

6406.10.77Lower: 28.7% vs 47.5%

If imported as uppers with attached insoles only

Heading 6406 note excludes complete parts but captures partial assemblies.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 47.5%

If predominantly plastics despite textile appearance

Plastics Chapter 39 if external layer visible per chapter note 3(a).

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Bulk shipments require representative sampling for construction verification

• Avoid valuation issues by using transaction value method with comparable sales

• Check for prohibited azo dyes in textile colors per import regulations

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