Men's PVC Deck Shoes from Japan
Ankle-covering deck shoes for men made with uppers predominantly (over 90%) PVC plastic material, ideal for boating or casual wet environments. No foxing band or sports features apply. Falls under 6402.91.4010 as non-sports, rubber/plastic upper footwear for men covering the ankle.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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
Import Tips
• Document PVC as qualifying plastic per chapter note 2(a), including any visible textile backing
• Measure external surface precisely; minor textile overlays could drop below 90% threshold
• Avoid marketing as 'waterproof overshoes' to prevent scrutiny under protective footwear exclusions