Men's Chemical Resistant Rubber Safety Boots from Japan
Men's ankle-covering boots with over 90% rubber uppers resistant to chemicals, ideal for factory or lab work settings. No foxing or overfootwear design. HTS 6402.91.40.05 applies for men's work footwear with rubber/plastic uppers meeting surface area criteria.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain chemical resistance certifications (e.g
• EN 14605) to substantiate work footwear claim
• Conduct surface area measurements per Chapter Note 4(a), ignoring reinforcements
• Avoid pitfalls by ensuring not marketed as protective overwear, which goes to 6401