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Men's All-Plastic Fishing Waders Boots from Germany

Short ankle boots portion of men's fishing waders with uppers over 90% rubber/plastics, separable but classified as footwear. Designed for casual fishing use without cleats or sports provisions. HTS 6402.91.4010 applies for men's other ankle-covering rubber/plastic footwear.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Confirm no spikes/cleats provision to avoid sports footwear reclassification per subheading note

• If sold with wader pants, classify as set but footwear portion remains under 6402 if predominant

• Test outer sole ground contact area for rubber/plastics dominance per Note 4(b)