Baby Plastic Mary Jane Shoes
Shiny patent plastic Mary Jane style shoes for infants, with molded uppers of over 90% plastics external surface and matching plastic soles. Adorned with simple buckles, these are everyday dress shoes for baby girls. Falls under 6402.99.31.73 as non-sports infant footwear with predominant plastics construction.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If uppers of leather or predominant leather surface
Leather uppers (headings 4107/4112-4114 per note 3) classify in heading 6403.
If marketed solely as costume/toy footwear
Toys and costumes fall under Chapter 95, not footwear Chapter 64.
If uppers have <90% rubber/plastics external area
Lower rubber/plastics coverage moves to general 'other' subheading without 90% criteria.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lab tests or material specs confirming >90% external rubber/plastics surface area
• Label clearly as infant size per stat note 2 to avoid reclassification to higher-age subheadings
• Watch for foxing bands; if present and overlapping upper, excludes from this subheading
Related Products under HTS 6402.99.31.73
Infant Rubber Rain Boots
Brightly colored rubber rain boots designed specifically for infants, featuring fully rubber uppers covering over 90% of the external surface area and flexible rubber outer soles. These boots provide splash protection during playtime and meet infant sizing criteria in statistical note 2. Classified under 6402.99.31.73 due to predominant rubber/plastics upper and non-sports, non-protective design.
Infant All-Plastic Sandals
Lightweight all-plastic sandals for babies, with strap-style uppers and soles both exceeding 90% plastics external surface. Ideal for beach or pool play, in infant sizes only. HTS 6402.99.31.73 applies to these non-sports, rubber/plastics-dominant infant open-toe footwear.
Toddler Rubber Deck Shoes
Non-slip rubber deck shoes for infants/toddlers, featuring fully rubber uppers (>90% external area) and grippy rubber soles. Designed for casual boat or play use without sports features. Classified in 6402.99.31.73 for infant rubber/plastics footwear excluding protective or sports types.
Infant Clear Jelly Shoes
Transparent jelly shoes made entirely of PVC plastics for babies, with uppers and soles both >90% plastics external area. Popular summer style for infant sizes without sports or protective intent. HTS 6402.99.31.73 covers these casual rubber/plastics infant shoes.