Industrial Paper Booties for Floor Protection from Japan
Heavy-duty booties from kraft paper pulp, pre-cut for workers in construction or painting to protect finished floors from dirt and damage. Feature reinforced toes. Fits HTS 4823.90.86.20 for paper pulp shoe covers as defined in statistical note 2.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm Mullen burst strength meets subheading notes for kraft to support classification
• Package in consumer units to avoid bulk paper headings
• Pitfall: reclassification if sold with tools as sets