Gumleaf Over-the-Boot Waterproof Covers from Japan
These slip-on rubber overshoe covers are designed to protect regular boots from water, mud, and chemicals during outdoor work. Uppers of rubber are molded directly to the sole without stitching or mechanical fastening, qualifying under HTS 6401.99.60.00 as protective footwear worn over other shoes.
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
• Document construction method showing no stitching/riveting; photos or diagrams help CBP verification
• Ensure 'designed to be worn over other footwear' is evident in product specs to distinguish from regular boots
• Avoid common error of undervaluing; these often incur higher scrutiny for workwear protection claims