Men's Cork Base Plastic Urban Platform Loafers from China
Casual men's loafers with uppers made predominantly of molded plastics (over 90% visible external area), elevated on a cork platform base for added height and comfort. No foxing or weatherproofing features qualify it precisely for 6402.99.25.30 as men's footwear with rubber/plastic uppers and cork base.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Measure external surface area excluding reinforcements to confirm >90% plastics per Chapter Note 4(a)
• Provide supplier specs on cork base to differentiate from standard rubber soles during customs review
• Label accurately as non-protective to prevent scrutiny under chemical/weather exclusion clauses