Men's Plastic Work Mules
Basic men's plastic clogs or mules with rubber/plastic uppers and soles, designed to cover the ankle for light industrial tasks. Falls under HTS 6402.91.60.30 as low-value ($<3/pair) non-sports footwear with rubber/plastic predominant materials and ankle coverage.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If valued over $3/pair but still under $12/pair
Value thresholds dictate subheadings within 6402.91; exceeding $3/pair shifts to higher value bands.
If uppers made primarily of leather
Leather uppers (headings 4107/4112-4114 per Chapter Note 3(b)) classify under 6403, not rubber/plastics.
If knitted or crocheted textile construction
Knitted footwear falls under Chapter 61 heading 6117, outside Chapter 64 for rubber/plastic outer materials.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document material composition lab tests if questioned; rubber/plastics must be visible externally per Chapter Note 3(a)
• Avoid common pitfall of mixing with textile uppers—measure surface area accurately for classification
• For bulk imports, segregate by value and gender to match exact subheading 6402.91.60.30 for men
Related Products under HTS 6402.91.60.30
Men's Rubber Rain Boots
Affordable men's rubber rain boots with outer soles and uppers made entirely of rubber or plastics, covering the ankle for protection against wet conditions. Classified under HTS 6402.91.60.30 due to valuation under $3/pair, non-sports design, and ankle coverage with predominant rubber/plastic materials per Chapter Note 4. These are basic protective footwear for casual outdoor use.
Men's Budget Snow Boots
Inexpensive men's snow boots featuring rubber or plastic uppers and outer soles, covering the ankle for winter traction. HTS 6402.91.60.30 applies to these low-cost (<$3/pair), non-sports boots where rubber/plastics form the primary external surface.
Men's Rubber Garden Clogs
Durable yet cheap men's rubber clogs for gardening, with full ankle coverage and rubber/plastic construction for easy cleaning. Classified in 6402.91.60.30 for men's other footwear valued under $3/pair, outer sole predominant rubber per Chapter Note 4(b).
Men's PVC Fishing Waders Boots
Low-cost men's PVC boots portion of waders, with plastic uppers and soles covering the ankle for water resistance. HTS 6402.91.60.30 covers these valued <$3/pair as other rubber/plastic footwear, excluding full wader garments.