Kids' Rubber Mary Janes
Children's dress shoes styled as Mary Janes with fully rubber/plastic uppers (>90% surface) and matching soles, for casual wear. Excludes sports/protective features and foxing. HTS 6402.99.31 applies to these other footwear.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If with molded foxing band at sole-upper junction
Foxing exception explicitly excludes from .31 subheading
If incorporating leather uppers >10% external surface
Leather (headings 4107/4112-14) as dominant material per Note 4(a) shifts to 6403
If marketed primarily as costume/dress-up play shoes for toys
Toys chapter 95 takes precedence over footwear if principal use is play
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include age-appropriate sizing charts to confirm children's footwear status
• Certify non-protective use; avoid 'rain boot' descriptors
• Ensure buckle hardware doesn't affect surface area calculations
Related Products under HTS 6402.99.31
Canvas Sneakers with Plastic Upper
Low-top casual sneakers featuring uppers constructed primarily from plastic-coated canvas, where over 90% of the external surface area is rubber or plastics per Chapter Note 4(a). The outer sole is also rubber or plastics. This classifies under 6402.99.31 as other footwear not having foxing or protective features.
Plastic Clog Sandals
Open-toe clog-style sandals made entirely from molded rubber or plastics uppers and soles, with over 90% external surface coverage by plastics. No foxing or protective overlays. Fits 6402.99.31 as other non-sports, non-excepted rubber/plastics footwear.
Plastic Loafer Slip-Ons
Casual loafer-style slip-on shoes with seamless plastic uppers covering >90% surface area, rubber outsole. No foxing, sports design, or weather protection. Fits precisely in 6402.99.31 other category.
Rubber Ballet Flats
Women's faux-ballet flats constructed from rubber uppers with over 90% external surface coverage, flexible rubber sole. Casual fashion item without foxing or sports features. HTS 6402.99.31 classification.
Plastic Fisherman Sandals
Open-toe sandals with crisscross plastic straps forming >90% upper surface of rubber/plastics, sturdy sole. Fashion casual style, no foxing or cleats. 6402.99.31 for other footwear.
Vinyl Platform Wedges
Women's platform wedge sandals featuring vinyl (plastic) uppers covering over 90% external area, rubber platform sole. Fashion footwear without foxing exclusions. Classifies 6402.99.31.