Budget PVC Rain Sneakers
Water-resistant PVC sneakers for casual use with rubber outsoles featuring minor textile treads excluded under U.S. note 5 for lacking strength. Valued $4.50/pair, classified HTS 6402.99.71.00 as non-waterproof other footwear.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If protective active footwear valued over $24/pair
Specific U.S. note for hiking/running shoes with water protection at higher values.
If imported in bulk as plastic sheeting for uppers, not assembled
Unassembled materials classify by polymer type in Chapter 39, not footwear.
If sports footwear like cycling shoes
Subheading note 1 defines narrow sports criteria, moving from 'other'.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Differentiate from true waterproof via testing; non-6401 items stay in 6402 if not fully sealed
• Batch imports by value brackets to simplify entries and minimize duty variations
• Retain supplier affidavits on material visibility to naked eye per Chapter Note 3
Related Products under HTS 6402.99.71.00
Women's Canvas Slip-On Sneakers
Casual women's slip-on sneakers featuring a plastic upper and an outer sole primarily of rubber in contact with the ground, with minor textile areas not qualifying under U.S. note 5 due to lacking durability. Valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair, these fall under HTS 6402.99.71.00 as other footwear with rubber/plastic uppers and soles.
Men's Low-Top Plastic Sneakers
Affordable men's low-top sneakers with uppers of synthetic plastic materials and rubber-dominant outer soles where textile patches do not count toward ground contact per U.S. note 5. Priced $4-$6 per pair, classified in HTS 6402.99.71.00 for other rubber/plastics footwear.
Unisex PVC Espadrille Flats
Summer-style unisex flats with PVC plastic uppers and rubber soles incorporating jute-textile accents that lack durability for U.S. note 5 consideration. Valued at $5/pair, these qualify under HTS 6402.99.71.00 as other footwear with rubber/plastic components.
Kids' Rubber Toe Cap Sneakers
Children's sneakers with full rubber uppers reinforced at toes and soles where textile grips are non-qualifying per U.S. note 5 on durability. Priced $3.50-$6/pair, fits HTS 6402.99.71.00 for other rubber/plastics kids' footwear.
Casual Synthetic Deck Shoes
Non-grip synthetic plastic deck shoes with rubber soles where textile areas do not meet U.S. note 5 durability for ground contact measurement. At $5.75/pair value, under HTS 6402.99.71.00 for other rubber/plastics footwear.
Youth Plastic Training Shoes
Youth training shoes made with plastic uppers and rubber soles with decorative textile not counting per U.S. note 5 strength requirements. Valued $6/pair, fits HTS 6402.99.71.00 other category.