For men
Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics: > Other footwear: > Covering the ankle: > Other: > Protective active footwear (except footwear with waterproof molded bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper and except footwear with insulation that provides protection against cold weather) whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 15.34 cm > For men
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 6402.91.42.30
Men's Salomon Speedcross 5 GTX Hiking Shoes
These men's hiking shoes feature a coated textile upper with rubber outer sole, designed for trail use with protective features against water via lamination. They cover the ankle but measure under 15.34 cm in height, qualifying as protective active footwear under 6402.91.42.30 for men. The outer sole has the greatest ground contact area of rubber, and uppers have predominant external surface of plastics/textiles.
Men's Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Trail Running Shoes
Men's trail running shoes with laminated textile uppers for water protection and rubber outer soles for grip, designed for rugged outdoor activities. Ankle-covering height is 14.5 cm, fitting protective active footwear criteria in 6402.91.42.30 excluding insulated or molded waterproof types. Rubber dominates sole contact; plastics/textile upper visible externally.
Men's Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator Hiking Shoes
These mid-height men's hiking shoes use coated textile uppers with rubber soles for trail protection, height 15 cm from sole to top. Classified in 6402.91.42.30 as men's protective active footwear without cold insulation or molded waterproofing. External upper surface predominantly plastics per chapter note 4(a).
Men's Altra Lone Peak 6 Trail Runners
Zero-drop men's trail running shoes with water-resistant laminated textile uppers and sticky rubber outsoles, ankle height 14.8 cm. Meets 6402.91.42.30 for protective active footwear for men, excluding insulated winter or fully molded types. Plastics external layer on upper visible to naked eye.
Men's La Sportiva Bushido II Trail Running Shoes
Technical men's trail shoes with coated mesh uppers for breathable water resistance and rubber FriXion soles, height 15.2 cm. Fits HTS 6402.91.42.30 as ankle-covering protective active for men over $24/pair without prohibited features. Rubber sole greatest ground contact.