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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If upper ≤90% rubber/plastics (e.g., significant textile visible)
Predominant material determines heading per Chapter Note 4; textile-dominant to 6404.
If knitted or crocheted uppers rather than woven/plastic
Knitted rubber/plastics uppers may fall under Chapter 61 hosiery if sock-like.
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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