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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If having foxing or foxing-like band molded at sole overlapping upper
Specific exclusion in subheading language shifts to 6402.99.60.
If not suitable for normal wear as footwear
Unfinished or non-wearable plastic items classify as other plastic articles in Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide photos and diagrams showing upper surface area compliance with note 4(a) measurements
• Ensure no cleats/spikes provision, as that would qualify as sports footwear under subheading note
• Declare exact infant dimensions to match statistical note 2 for accurate breakout reporting
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.
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.
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.