Hunter Original Short Rubber Rain Boots from Japan
Classic waterproof rain boots made entirely of rubber or plastics, covering the ankle but not the knee, with uppers molded directly to the outer sole without stitching, riveting, or similar processes. They provide full waterproof protection ideal for rainy weather. Classified under 6401.92.90.60 due to the waterproof construction and non-fixed assembly method.
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
• Verify waterproofing certification and material composition to confirm rubber/plastics upper and sole per Chapter Note 4
• Provide detailed assembly process documentation proving no stitching or riveting was used
• Avoid misclassification as sports footwear by ensuring no provisions for spikes or cleats