Men's Plastic Slip-On Loafers from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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