Men's Rubber Rain Shoes
Water-resistant men's shoes with fully rubber uppers and outer soles, suitable for light rain and wet conditions. Classified under HTS 6402.99.79.30 as other footwear for men with rubber/plastics materials, valued $3-$6.50/pair, excluding sports footwear per subheading note.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If protective active footwear for outdoor activities like hiking
US Note defines protective active footwear (e.g., trail shoes) under specific subheadings if using coated textiles for water protection.
If waterproof construction with rubber uppers covering entire foot
Waterproof footwear with rubber/plastics uppers enclosing the ankle classifies under heading 6401, not 6402.
If made with coated/laminated textile uppers for water protection
Protective active footwear with specific textile treatments valued over $24/pair falls under 6402.91 subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test outer sole for predominant rubber/plastics contact with ground per Note 4(b), ignoring minor reinforcements
• Include lab test reports confirming non-textile sole durability if questioned by CBP under US Note
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring value; use FOB invoices excluding shipping for accurate pair valuation
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