Men's Slip-On Plastic Uppers Clogs
Men's open-heel clogs with uppers of plastics and soles where textile covers most ground contact but not counted due to insufficient strength/durability under U.S. note 5. Held to foot without fasteners, no laces or buckles. Fits 6402.99.41.00 for slip-on open-heel type with qualifying sole.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not open-toe/open-heel or with laces/buckles
Exits 6402.99.41 scope; moves to other footwear in 6402.99 not qualifying as slip-on/open.
If uppers include significant leather from headings 4107/4112-4114
Chapter note defines leather strictly; presence shifts to heading 6405 for leather uppers.
If for protective active footwear valued over $24/pair
If designed for hiking/trail with water protection via coated textiles, per U.S. note 6.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document slip-on nature and absence of fasteners in commercial invoice to distinguish from laced footwear
• Conduct surface area measurements for soles and uppers to support 6402 classification over textile headings
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing; these often exceed $2.50/pair threshold for duty calculation
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