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Heavy Duty Waterproof Injection Molded Work Boots from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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