PVC Rain Boots for Adults from Japan
These waterproof rain boots cover the ankle but not the knee, with both soles and uppers made of poly(vinyl chloride) comprising over 90% of the external surface area. They are not stitched, riveted, or similarly assembled, fitting precisely under HTS 6401.92.60.00 due to their PVC construction and waterproof design.
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 that over 90% of the external surface area of soles and uppers is PVC via lab testing to confirm classification
• Ensure labeling indicates PVC material and waterproof properties; provide assembly process documentation showing no stitching or riveting
• Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying as rubber if PVC layer is not predominant externally