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Aigle Parcours Waterproof Rubber Boots from Japan

Heavy-duty rubber hunting boots that are fully waterproof, covering the ankle, with seamless molded construction joining upper and sole without mechanical fasteners. Designed for outdoor activities in wet conditions. Fits 6401.92.90.60 as waterproof plastic/rubber footwear not assembled by stitching or similar processes.

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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include lab tests confirming 100% waterproofing and rubber/plastics material dominance on external surfaces

• Document molding process to prove uppers are neither fixed separately nor assembled by riveting/screwing

• Label clearly to distinguish from non-waterproof casual boots under different subheadings