Men's Crocs-Style Plastic Mules

Ventilated plastic mules for men with heel-open slip-on design, molded from resins qualifying as plastics. Classified under HTS 6402.99.4940 for men's open-heel, fastener-free rubber/plastic footwear.

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.

6402.91.42Lower: 30% vs 55%

If designed for protective active use like hiking with water-resistant coating

US Note defines protective active footwear separately for outdoor activities over $24/pair.

6404.11.20Lower: 28% vs 55%

If with textile uppers and soles of rubber/plastics

Textile-dominant uppers (surface area) direct to heading 6404.

6402.99.33Same rate: 55%

If explicitly excepted low-value types under prior subheadings

Hierarchical structure excludes certain cheap open/slip-ons from 4940.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct surface area measurements per Chapter Note 4(a) and retain for entry summary

Differentiate from sports footwear by lacking spikes/cleats as per subheading note

File with country-of-origin docs; many from Vietnam/China face specific quotas

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