Oil Resistant Waterproof Work Hiker Boots from Japan
Rugged ankle-high boots with fully molded rubber/plastic uppers and outsoles, resistant to oils and slips for construction sites. Waterproof design without any stitching, riveting, or plugging processes meets exact criteria for work footwear in HTS 6401.92.90.30.
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
• Provide slip/oil resistance test data (e.g
• SATRA TM144) to substantiate work classification
• Avoid generic 'hiking boot' descriptions; use 'industrial work boot' on paperwork
• Check for hidden reinforcements that might suggest stitching assembly