Unisex EVA Foam Garden Slippers
Soft ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam slippers for light outdoor tasks like gardening. Classified in 6405.90.90.60 as other plastics footwear without predominant rubber or leather.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | 12.5% | +10.0% | 22.5% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | 12.5% | +10.0% | 22.5% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | 12.5% | +10.0% | 22.5% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | 12.5% | +10.0% | 22.5% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | 12.5% | +10.0% | 22.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If uppers predominantly rubber/EVA with visible layer
Chapter Note 2(a) includes foam/rubber visible externally under rubber headings.
If knitted uppers with plastic soles
Knitted textile uppers (greatest surface area) classify in Chapter 61 regardless of sole.
If imported as replacement sole/unit
Parts of footwear excluding trimmings per heading 6406 chapter note.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Measure upper surface area precisely; EVA counts as plastics dominant
โข Test sole for ground contact material to confirm not rubber per Note 4(b)
โข Declare as consumer footwear, not parts, to avoid Chapter 64 Note 3 exclusions
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