Vinyl Grease-Protective Upper
Vinyl plastics upper (>90% external plastics) for footwear worn in lieu of others to shield against grease in workshops. Excludes foxing design and unsuitable for finishing. Per 6406.10.45.00 for chemical/grease protection.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If leather uppers for protection
Leather definition in Chapter Note 3(b) applies if surface dominant.
If retail rigid plastic articles
Non-footwear shaped plastics go to Chapter 39 if not upper-form.
If laminated plastic textile pre-form
Laminated materials classified by textile base if applicable.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with exact plastics content; provide end-use affidavits for protection claim
• Pitfall: bulk packaging mistaken for finished goods
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Rubber Rain Boot Upper
A pre-formed upper made of over 90% rubber for rain boots, designed as an overshoe to protect against water and inclement weather when worn over regular shoes. It lacks foxing overlapping the upper and is not suitable for finishing into complete footwear. Classified under 6406.10.45.00 as a rubber/plastics upper for protective overshoes per Chapter Note 4(a).
PVC Chemical-Resistant Boot Upper
Formed PVC upper comprising over 90% plastics, intended for chemical protective boots worn in lieu of other footwear in hazardous environments. Not designed with foxing band and unsuitable for direct assembly into finished shoes. Fits 6406.10.45.00 for protective uppers against chemicals per the subheading criteria.
Plastic Overshoe Upper for Cold Weather
Pre-formed plastic upper over 90% external surface plastics, for overshoes protecting against cold and inclement weather when worn over street shoes. Excludes foxing design and cannot be finished into standard footwear. Matches 6406.10.45.00 as protective upper per protective use clause (2).
Rubber Galosh Upper
Rubber-formed upper with over 90% rubber exterior for galoshes, designed to slip over shoes for water and weather protection without foxing overlap. Not suitable for footwear completion due to overshoe structure. Classified in 6406.10.45.00 for rubber/plastics protective uppers.
Neoprene Oil-Resistant Work Boot Upper
Neoprene upper (synthetic rubber, >90% external rubber/plastics) for overshoes protecting against oil, grease, and chemicals in industrial settings. Lacks foxing and unfit for standard shoe finishing. Falls under 6406.10.45.00 for protective footwear uppers.
Plastic Snow Boot Overshoe Upper
Injection-molded plastic upper over 90% plastics for snow overshoes guarding against cold and wet weather over regular boots. No foxing overlap, not completable into footwear. Qualifies for 6406.10.45.00 as inclement weather protective upper.