Men's Waterproof Hiking-Style PVC Boots
Men's mid-calf PVC boots with rubber soles, designed for casual outdoor use but lacking sports features like spikes (per subheading note). Valued over $12/pair, they classify in 6402.91.90.35 as other men's ankle-covering footwear with rubber/plastics materials. Protective coating is plastic, not qualifying as 'protective active footwear' over $24/pair.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If valued over $24/pair with coated textile for water protection
Qualifies as 'protective active footwear' per US note if designed for hiking/trail with specific water protection.
If designed for sporting activity with cleat provisions
Sports footwear subheadings apply only with spikes/sprigs per subheading note.
If upper is textile with minimal rubber/plastics visible
Textile uppers fall to Chapter 61 if rubber/plastics layer not visible to naked eye (Chapter Note 3).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm no spikes/cleats to avoid sports footwear misclassification (subheading note)
• Test outer sole ground contact area for rubber dominance (Chapter Note 4(b))
• Include lab tests for plastic/rubber composition if challenged on material notes
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