Chemical Resistant Waterproof Safety Boots from Japan
Injection-molded waterproof boots with rubber/plastic uppers and soles, covering the ankle for protection in chemical handling environments. No stitching or mechanical assembly, qualifying as work footwear under this code due to hazardous material resistance. Ideal for factory or lab workers needing impermeable foot protection.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
77.5%
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
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Submit chemical permeation test results (e.g
• EN 374) to prove work suitability and avoid casual shoe classification
• Ensure 100% rubber/plastics certification; blended materials may trigger upper material disputes