Chemical-Resistant Plastic Overshoes
Disposable or reusable overshoes crafted from plastics, intended to protect regular shoes from chemicals, oils, and grease in industrial settings. They slip on without any closures for quick donning. Fits 6401.99.30.00 as waterproof/protective footwear with unfixed uppers of plastics, designed without closures or assembly processes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed primarily for medical or surgical use
Subheading 6401.99.60 covers other protective footwear for medical/sanitary purposes, distinct from industrial chemical protection.
If not qualifying as footwear due to minimal structure
Simple plastic sheets or bags without sole/upper characteristics are classified as other plastic articles in Chapter 39.
If upper is textile fabric coated with visible plastics
Chapter Note 3(a) includes coated textiles as plastics if visible; however, predominant textile may shift to Chapter 59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) proving resistance to chemicals/oils to support protective classification under this subheading
• Ensure outer sole material in contact with ground is rubber/plastics per Note 4(b); avoid textile soles lacking durability
Related Products under HTS 6401.99.30.00
Waterproof Rubber Rain Galoshes
These galoshes are made with uppers and outer soles of rubber or plastics, designed to be worn over shoes as protection against water and inclement weather. They feature no closures like zippers or buckles, relying on a slip-on design for easy use. Classified under 6401.99.30.00 because the uppers are not fixed to the sole by stitching or similar processes and are specifically for waterproof protection without closures.
Cold Weather Slip-On Rubber Boot Covers
Rubber overshoes designed for extreme cold and inclement weather, worn over boots to block snow and moisture. Closure-free for practicality in harsh conditions. Classified in 6401.99.30.00 as protective, non-assembled rubber footwear without closures.
Oil-Resistant Slip-On Work Overshoes
Heavy-duty overshoes with rubber uppers and soles, protecting against oil, grease, and wet floors in workshops. No closures for hands-free use. Matches HTS 6401.99.30.00 for non-assembled, closure-free protective footwear against oil and water.
Grease-Protective Disposable Plastic Shoe Covers
Thin plastic slip-on covers for mechanics and food service to shield shoes from grease and liquids. No closures, fully disposable. Under 6401.99.30.00 for plastic protective overshoes designed without closures or fixing processes.
Inclement Weather Slip-On Overboots
Durable plastic/rubber overboots for rain and mud, pulled on over hiking boots without closures. Protects against water and weather elements. HTS 6401.99.30.00 applies to these unfixed, closure-less waterproof overshoes.