Green PVC Knee-High Rain Boots from Japan
Classic green PVC rain boots extending to cover the knee, with seamless molded rubber/plastic uppers and soles for full waterproofing. Ideal for outdoor activities in wet weather. Fits 6401.99.10.00 as waterproof, non-stitched, knee-covering footwear.
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
• Document PVC as qualifying plastic; include lab tests showing waterproof properties without seams
• Avoid classifying shorter versions here; precise height measurement prevents reclassification
• Check for any reinforcements that might imply assembly; pure molded designs only