Men's Plastic Sole Sneakers

Affordable men's sneakers featuring uppers and outer soles made primarily of rubber or plastics, designed for casual sports like jogging or gym use. Classified under HTS 6402.19.30.31 due to being sports footwear for men valued not over $3/pair, with plastics as the dominant material in both upper and sole per Chapter Note 4. Not designed for specific sporting activities requiring spikes or cleats.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

6402.99.31Higher: 16% vs 10%

If not qualifying as sports footwear

Footwear without sports design features falls into other rubber/plastics categories over $2.50/pair but not exceeding $3/pair for men.

6402.19.90Higher: 26.5% vs 10%

If valued over $3/pair

Exceeding the $3/pair threshold moves it to higher-valued sports footwear subheading despite material and gender specs.

6115Higher: 19.9% vs 10%

If uppers are primarily knitted textile

When textile materials dominate the external upper surface area, classification shifts to knitted/crocheted footwear headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify valuation does not exceed $3/pair including all costs to avoid reclassification; provide lab tests confirming rubber/plastics comprise greatest surface area of upper and sole

Ensure 'Made in' labeling complies with customs rules to prevent holds

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Men's Plastic Training Kicks

Economical men's athletic kicks for multi-sport training, constructed with rubber soles and plastic mesh uppers. Under HTS 6402.19.30.31 for men's sports footwear ≤$3/pair where plastics/rubber meet chapter note criteria for external visibility and surface area.

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Men's Plastic Track Spikes Alternative

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