Men's Rubber Slide Sandals
These casual men's sandals feature a simple slide-on design with an open toe and heel, made entirely from rubber or plastics for the upper and outer sole. They are held to the foot without laces, buckles, or other fasteners, fitting precisely under HTS 6402.99.4940 due to the non-fastener slip-on style and men's sizing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If featuring a foxing or foxing-like band of rubber/plastics overlapping the upper
Presence of foxing band molded at the sole changes classification to the excepted subheading for such designs.
If uppers predominantly textile rather than rubber/plastics
Chapter Note 4(a) bases upper material on external surface area; textiles shift to Chapter 64 heading 6405.
If not open-toed/heeled or uses laces/buckles/fasteners
Closed designs or those with fasteners fall under the residual 'other' subheading outside this specific open/slip-on category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the upper material has the greatest external surface area of rubber/plastics per Chapter Note 4(a) to avoid reclassification
• Provide lab test reports confirming outer sole material in ground contact meets US Note requirements for durability
• Label clearly as men's footwear by US sizing standards to prevent mixing with women's or unisex categories
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Men's Plastic Clog Sandals
Unisex-style but sized for men, these molded plastic clogs slip on easily with open heels and toes, constructed from synthetic plastics for both upper and sole. Classified in HTS 6402.99.4940 as men's slip-on footwear without fasteners, ideal for beach or casual wear.
Men's EVA Foam Flip-Flops
Classic men's flip-flops with Y-strap design made from EVA foam (a plastic material), featuring open toes and heels with no laces or buckles. They qualify for HTS 6402.99.4940 as slip-on type footwear for men with rubber/plastic construction.
Men's Rubber Pool Slides
Durable rubber slides for men designed for wet environments, with contoured footbeds, open toes, and heels—no fasteners required. Fits HTS 6402.99.4940 for men's slip-on footwear of rubber uppers and soles.
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.
Men's Recovery Foam Slides
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Men's Neoprene-Like Plastic Sandals
Slip-on men's sandals mimicking neoprene texture but made from visible plastic layers per Chapter Note 3(a), open toe/heel without fasteners. HTS 6402.99.4940 applies to this men's rubber/plastics category.