Toddler Rubber Rain Shoes
Small waterproof shoes for toddlers with rubber uppers and soles incorporating non-durable textile backing not counted for ground contact per U.S. note 5. Designed for rainy play, valued not over $3/pair. Fits 6402.99.61.00 as other plastic/rubber footwear excluding sports types.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If outer soles have rubber/plastics with greatest ground contact
If sole's primary ground-contact material qualifies as rubber/plastics without disregarded textiles, moves to adjacent subheading.
If uppers primarily leather
Leather uppers (headings 4107, 4112-4114) per chapter note 3 classify under heading 6403, regardless of sole materials.
If qualifying as sports footwear like cycling shoes
Meets subheading note 1 definition for sports footwear (e.g., provision for cleats), shifting to 6404.11 despite low value.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct surface area measurements for uppers and soles per chapter note 4 to substantiate rubber/plastics dominance
• Include commercial invoices specifying per-pair value and sole material specs to avoid undervaluation disputes
• Ensure no sports features like cleats to prevent misclassification under sports footwear subheadings
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