Men's Plastic Slip-On Loafers

Comfortable men's slip-on loafers with molded rubber soles and uppers of flexible plastics material, suitable for casual office wear. Plastics constitute the greatest external surface area of the upper. Valued at approximately $9/pair, fitting 6402.99.80 for other rubber/plastics footwear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China20%+17.5%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico20%+10.0%30%
🇨🇦Canada20%+10.0%30%
🇩🇪Germany20%+10.0%30%
🇯🇵Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6402.99Same rate: 37.5%

If valued not over $6.50/pair

Lower value threshold moves to 6402.99.60 subheading for cheaper rubber/plastics footwear.

6405.90.90Lower: 22.5% vs 37.5%

If sold as disposable or not for ordinary wear

Footwear not covering ankle and not for normal wear (e.g., shower clogs) classified under 6405.

6117.10.40Lower: 19% vs 37.5%

If primarily knitted textile construction

Knitted or crocheted footwear falls under Chapter 61, not 64, regardless of sole material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Measure upper surface area excluding accessories like buckles to confirm plastics dominance per Chapter Note 4(a)

• Conduct material testing if customs questions plastics vs rubber distinction on uppers

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