Men's Cork Platform Rubber Rain Sneakers

These men's sneakers feature uppers constructed almost entirely of rubber or plastics (over 90% external surface area), with a distinctive cork base or platform forming the midsole structure. They provide casual traction without foxing bands or protective overlays, classifying under 6402.99.25.30 due to the predominant rubber/plastic upper and cork platform design for men.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+17.5%30%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%+10.0%22.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6402.99.31Lower: 16% vs 30%

If featuring a foxing or foxing-like band

Footwear with foxing applied or molded at the sole overlapping the upper is excluded from this subheading and classified separately.

6401.92.90Higher: 55% vs 30%

If designed as protective overshoes against weather

Protective footwear worn over other shoes for water, cold, or inclement weather is specifically excluded from this HTS code.

6405.90.90Lower: 22.5% vs 30%

If other materials dominate the upper

If upper external surface is not over 90% rubber/plastics (e.g., textile predominant), it falls under Chapter 64 other footwear headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify upper material composition exceeds 90% rubber/plastics via lab testing to avoid reclassification

Document cork platform construction separately from uppers to confirm base/platform criterion

Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as waterproof overshoes, which shifts to excluded categories