Men's Synthetic Water-Resistant Loafers

Stylish men's loafers featuring uppers of synthetic plastics and rubber netting, over 90% external surface coverage. Slip-on design with rubber soles for urban wear. Meets criteria for 6402.99.31.45 as non-protective, non-foxing men's footwear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+10.0%16%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

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

6404.19.20Higher: 47.5% vs 16%

If upper ≤90% rubber/plastics (e.g., significant textile visible)

Predominant material determines heading per Chapter Note 4; textile-dominant to 6404.

6117.10Higher: 19.5% vs 16%

If knitted or crocheted uppers rather than woven/plastic

Knitted rubber/plastics uppers may fall under Chapter 61 hosiery if sock-like.

6406.90Lower: 10% vs 16%

If imported as uppers only, without attached soles

Chapter Note 7 excludes certain parts; unattached uppers classified in 6406.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct surface area calculations per Chapter Note 4(a) to substantiate >90% plastics claim

Prepare for CBP requests for upper material samples or cross-sections

Differentiate from overshoes; confirm not designed to be worn over other footwear

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