Steel Toe Waterproof Work Boots from Japan
These heavy-duty work boots feature waterproof uppers and outer soles made entirely of rubber or plastics, molded together without stitching or riveting. The uppers cover the ankle but not the knee, designed specifically for industrial work environments with steel toe reinforcement for protection. Classified under HTS 6401.92.90.30 as waterproof work footwear with non-stitched rubber/plastic construction.
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
• Verify that uppers and soles are both rubber/plastics with no stitching/riveting; provide mold marks or manufacturing specs to customs
• Include safety certification docs like ASTM for steel toes to avoid reclassification as casual footwear
• Label clearly as 'work footwear' and ensure waterproofing test reports to confirm eligibility