Cold Weather Slip-On Rubber Boot Covers from Japan
Rubber overshoes designed for extreme cold and inclement weather, worn over boots to block snow and moisture. Closure-free for practicality in harsh conditions. Classified in 6401.99.30.00 as protective, non-assembled rubber footwear without closures.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
65%
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
• Test for waterproofing per ASTM standards to validate 'protection against water or cold' claim
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests parts; import as finished pairs to prevent reclass to 6406
• Labeling must specify 'overshoes' to avoid confusion with standalone boots under 6401.92