Men's Skate-Style High Shoes
Men's casual high-top shoes mimicking skate style with plastic-coated canvas uppers and vulcanized rubber soles, valued at $5.50/pair, covering the ankle. Not true sports footwear per Subheading Note 1, thus HTS 6402.91.70.30 for other rubber/plastics footwear. Upper plastics visible externally.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed as sports footwear with cleat attachments
Subheading Note 1 reclassifies athletic shoes with sports provisions to 6402.12.
If knitted uppers without formed plastics layer
Knitted/crocheted uppers of man-made fibers go to Chapter 61, not plastics footwear.
If protective active (trail) and over $24/pair
US Note shifts high-value outdoor protective shoes to specific subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Distinguish from sports footwear; absence of spike/cleat provisions keeps it in 'other'
• Use photos and specs in entries to prove ankle coverage and value range
Related Products under HTS 6402.91.70.30
Men's Canvas High-Top Sneakers
These men's high-top sneakers feature a plastic upper made from canvas with a visible PVC coating and a rubber outer sole, covering the ankle for casual wear. They are valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair, classifying under HTS 6402.91.70.30 as other footwear with rubber/plastics uppers and soles, not sports or waterproof types. The plastic material dominates the external surface area of the upper per Chapter Note 4(a).
Men's Waterproof Hiking Boots
Affordable men's mid-cut hiking boots with a coated plastic textile upper and rubber sole, designed for light trails but not qualifying as protective active footwear due to value under $24/pair. Valued at $5/pair, they cover the ankle and fit HTS 6402.91.70.30 for other rubber/plastics footwear. The coating makes plastics visible per Chapter Note 3(a).
Men's PVC Work Boots
Durable men's ankle-high work boots made entirely from PVC plastic uppers and rubber outsoles, suitable for light industrial tasks, valued at $4.50/pair. Classified in HTS 6402.91.70.30 as other footwear with rubber/plastics materials covering the ankle, excluding sports types. Plastics form the greatest external upper surface per notes.
Men's Rubber Rain Boots
Classic men's short rubber rain boots covering the ankle, molded from synthetic rubber with rubber soles, valued under $6/pair for budget markets. Fits HTS 6402.91.70.30 as other non-sports footwear with rubber uppers/outsoles. Rubber is the dominant material throughout.
Men's Budget Chelsea Boots
Elastic-sided men's Chelsea-style ankle boots with synthetic plastic uppers and rubber soles, priced at $6/pair for everyday use. Classifies under HTS 6402.91.70.30 as other footwear, with plastics as primary upper material. Excludes leather or sports designations.
Men's Fisherman Sandals High
Ankle-covering men's fisherman-style sandals with plastic strap uppers and rubber platforms, valued $4/pair. Though open-toe, full ankle enclosure qualifies as covering the ankle in HTS 6402.91.70.30 for other rubber/plastics footwear.