Men's Cork Platform Rubber Rain Sneakers from China
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.
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
• 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