Infant Molded Rubber Hiking Boots from Mexico
Durable ankle-covering rubber boots for baby hikers, with uppers >90% rubber/plastics by surface area, no foxing or spikes. Suitable for outdoor infant exploration without sports features. HTS 6402.91.40.63 applies for infant designation and material composition rules.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Not sports footwear unless with spikes/cleats (subheading note); emphasize casual use in invoices to avoid 6402.12 misclassification
• Provide surface area calculations and material breakdowns; CBP often audits high rubber content claims
• Ensure no 'protective against water/oil' marketing if it risks overshoe exception exclusion