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Heavy Duty Waterproof Injection Molded Work Boots from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

57.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

• 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