Heavy Duty PVC Work Boots from Germany
Ankle-high PVC work boots designed for industrial use, featuring soles and uppers where over 90% of the external surface is poly(vinyl chloride), providing waterproof protection without stitching or mechanical assembly. Classified under HTS 6401.92.60.00 for their predominant PVC exterior and non-assembled construction.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document PVC content with material certificates; measure external surface area excluding reinforcements per Chapter Note 4(a)
• Confirm no supporting or lining materials beyond PVC to avoid reclassification; inspect for hidden non-PVC layers