Men's Plastic-Upper Hiking Shoes
Durable men's hiking shoes with uppers constructed from over 90% rubber or plastics materials like PVC and synthetic overlays for weather resistance. The outer sole is reinforced rubber for trail grip. Fits HTS 6402.99.31.45 as non-sports, non-protective footwear with predominant rubber/plastics upper surface.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If protective active footwear valued over $24/pair with water protection from coated textile
US Note defines protective active footwear like hiking shoes with specific water protection features.
If upper material is predominantly leather
Chapter Note 4(a) prioritizes material with greatest external surface area; leather uppers go to Chapter 64.03.
If imported as separate replaceable parts rather than complete footwear
Heading 6406 excludes parts like soles/uppers; incomplete footwear classified separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document that shoes are not 'protective active footwear' (e.g
• no water protection via coated textile) to stay in this code
• Measure external surface area precisely, ignoring accessories per Chapter Note 4(a)
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as sports footwear; confirm no provisions for spikes/cleats
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