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Men's Grease-Resistant Industrial Shoe Covers

Lightweight plastic shoe covers for mechanics, preventing grease and oil transfer when worn in lieu of dedicated footwear. HTS 6402.99.33.20 applies to these men's rubber/plastics items explicitly for chemical/grease protection.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China37.5%+17.5%55%
🇲🇽Mexico37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇨🇦Canada37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇩🇪Germany37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇯🇵Japan37.5%+10.0%47.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3923.21.00Lower: 38% vs 55%

If rigid plastic construction without flexible sole for ground contact

Articles for conveyance of goods/persons exclude non-durable soles per US Note on textile soles; shifts to plastics chapter.

6402.99.90Lower: 37.5% vs 55%

If lacking specific protection against listed hazards (water/oil/etc.)

General 'other' footwear without protective design intent falls into catch-all 6402.99.90.

5906.99Lower: 13.3% vs 55%

If rubberized textile fabric sold flat, for making covers

Coated textiles for footwear classified by material in Chapter 59 if not assembled.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Batch-test for oil resistance certification; attach to entries as many are challenged for lacking protective proof

Avoid classifying sets with gloves—sell/import separately to stay in footwear heading

Declare country of origin accurately; Vietnam/China origins often scrutinized for transshipment

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Men's Rubber Rain Overshoes

These overshoes are made with uppers and outer soles of rubber or plastics, designed to be worn over regular shoes for protection against water, rain, and inclement weather. They fit the HTS 6402.99.33.20 classification as men's protective footwear not qualifying as sports or waterproof active footwear, with rubber/plastics as the dominant materials per Chapter Note 4. The external surface area confirms rubber/plastics dominance, excluding any minor accessories.

Men's Chemical-Resistant Plastic Boot Covers

Disposable or reusable boot covers with plastic uppers and soles protect against chemicals, oils, and grease when worn over work boots. Classified under HTS 6402.99.33.20 for men's footwear with rubber/plastics materials designed for protection in lieu of other footwear, adhering to material dominance rules in Chapter Notes 4(a)-(b).

Men's Oil-Proof Rubber Galoshes

Heavy-duty rubber galoshes worn over shoes to shield against oil, grease, and wet conditions in industrial settings. HTS 6402.99.33.20 covers these as men's other protective footwear with rubber outer soles and uppers, where rubber provides the greatest external surface per Chapter Note 4.

Men's Waterproof Work Overshoes

Plastic and rubber overshoes for construction workers, protecting against water and inclement weather over safety boots. They match HTS 6402.99.33.20 as non-sports, non-active protective men's footwear with qualifying rubber/plastics materials.

Men's Cold Weather Rubber Overboots

Rubber overboots for men providing barrier against cold, snow, and wet weather over street shoes. Though protective against inclement weather, classified as 'other' under 6402.99.33.20 rather than cold-specific due to design.

Men's Disposable Chemical Splash Guards

Thin plastic footwear guards worn over shoes in labs for chemical splash and spill protection. Fits HTS 6402.99.33.20 as men's rubber/plastics protective overshoes 'in lieu of' other footwear.