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Women's Plastic Upper Factory Shoes from China

Low-cut women's shoes with uppers over 90% plastics for chemical-resistant work in factories. No foxing or protective overlays, strictly work-oriented without sports features. Falls under HTS 6402.99.31.55 as women's work footwear with qualifying rubber/plastic uppers.

Duty Rate — China → United States

18.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document plastic content with supplier affidavits or surface area measurements to substantiate the 90% threshold

• Avoid marketing as 'casual' or 'fashion' to prevent disputes over work designation; emphasize industrial applications

• Check for any applied foxing during manufacturing, as it could reclassify to 6403 series footwear