Heavy Duty Waterproof Injection Molded Work Boots

Industrial-grade ankle boots made by injection molding rubber/plastic uppers directly to soles, fully waterproof for wet work conditions like fishing processing. Covers ankle, no assembly processes used, designated as work footwear per HTS specs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China37.5%+17.5%55%
🇲🇽Mexico37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇨🇦Canada37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇩🇪Germany37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇯🇵Japan37.5%+10.0%47.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6402.91.90Lower: 37.5% vs 55%

If qualifying as protective active footwear over $24/pair

US note defines protective active for hiking/trail but work boots may fit if water-protected via coated textile.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 55%

If imported in bulk as unfinished molded forms

Incomplete footwear shapes without ground-contact sole classify as other plastic articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'injection molded' on commercial invoice to affirm non-stitched assembly

Test for waterproofing per AATCC 133 to support classification claims

Ensure no textile reinforcements visible that could argue upper material change

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