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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China48%+17.5%65.5%
🇲🇽Mexico48%+10.0%58%
🇨🇦Canada48%+10.0%58%
🇩🇪Germany48%+10.0%58%
🇯🇵Japan48%+10.0%58%

Alternative Classifications

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

6402.91.90Lower: 37.5% vs 65.5%

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.

6403.91.30Lower: 22.5% vs 65.5%

If uppers made primarily of leather

Leather uppers (headings 4107/4112-4114 per Chapter Note 3(b)) classify under 6403, not rubber/plastics.

6117.10.40.00Lower: 19% vs 65.5%

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