TPR Safety Ankle Slip-Ons

Thermoplastic rubber (TPR) ankle slip-ons with full rubber/plastic uppers (>90%) for light safety applications, covering ankle without laces. Fits precisely in 6402.91.40.67 as other footwear excluding protective chemical/weather overshoes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+10.0%16%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

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

6402.91.90Higher: 37.5% vs 16%

If men's/boys' with lower rubber/plastic upper percentage

Gender and material threshold splits within ankle-covering 'other' footwear.

6404.11.20Higher: 28% vs 16%

If textile uppers with rubber/plastic sole, sports construction

Textile uppers move to 6404; sports features per note 1.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 16%

If household plastic slippers not suitable for outdoor wear

Indoor-only plastic footwear may classify as household articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify TPR as plastics per Chapter Note 3 definitions including visible textile-rubber layers

Declare non-slip sole properties separately from upper classification

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