Budget PVC Garden Crocs

Inexpensive PVC ankle boots for gardening, with plastic uppers and soles, valued not over $3/pair. Classified in 6402.91.60.90 as other rubber/plastics footwear covering ankle, low-value, non-sports. Uppers have greatest external plastics surface per Chapter Note 4(a).

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.

6405.20.90Lower: 22.5% vs 65.5%

If uppers are 90%+ rubber content

Rubber-dominant uppers (per surface area) shift to 6405.20, distinct from plastics/rubber mixes.

6402.91.42Lower: 30% vs 65.5%

If designed for hiking/trail with water protection

Protective active footwear over $24/pair with coated textiles qualifies for 6402.91.42 per US Note.

4823.70.00Lower: 35% vs 65.5%

If molded as disposable novelty items

Non-durable, non-footwear molded paper/plastic pulp products classify in Chapter 48.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure ankle coverage precisely (includes ankle bone); provide fiber/plastics content lab tests

Avoid pitfall of selling in sets, which may trigger ensemble rules

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