Men's Casual Plastic Clog-Style Ankle Boots
Men's molded plastic ankle boots resembling clogs but fully enclosing ankle with over 90% plastic external surface. For casual wear, no sports or protective designations. Classified 6402.91.4010 as other men's rubber/plastic upper footwear.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not covering the ankle (below ankle height)
Ankle coverage determines split between 6402.91 (covering) and 6402.99 (not covering).
If for bulk plastic clogs sold as novelty items without functional sole
Non-footwear intended plastic articles go to plastics chapter.
If upper <90% rubber/plastics with predominant textile surface
Material surface area rule shifts to other materials category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Measure from top of sole; ensure design covers ankle per subheading criteria
• Molded construction acceptable if no foxing overlap exclusion applies
• Size labeling must match men's US standards for 4010 subheading
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