Burton Ion Snowboard Boots from Japan
Waterproof snowboard boots with rubber/plastic uppers not fixed to the sole by stitching or riveting, designed specifically for snowboarding with rigid support and BOA fit system. They cover the ankle but not the knee, qualifying under HTS 6401.92.30.00 as snowboard boots per subheading note 1(b). The outer sole of rubber/plastics contacts the ground primarily.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
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
• Verify waterproofing meets Chapter Note 4(a) for upper material dominance; provide certification that uppers are not stitched/riveted to sole
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as general waterproof boots without sports design