Hunter Original Short Gloss Rain Boots from Japan
Classic knee-high rain boots made entirely of PVC plastic with a molded construction where the waterproof upper is seamlessly injection-molded to the outer sole without stitching, riveting, or similar processes. Classified under HTS 6401.99.90.00 as waterproof footwear with rubber/plastics uppers and soles, not fixed by assembly processes. The glossy finish and flexible PVC ensure full waterproofing for rainy weather.
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 via submersion test; must prevent water penetration under normal use per Chapter 64 notes
• Document molded construction process to prove no stitching/riveting; provide manufacturer specs avoiding assembly methods
• Avoid misclassification as sports footwear; these lack spikes/cleats per subheading note 1