Infant Rubber Rain Boots from Mexico

High-top rubber rain boots for infants under 24 months, with uppers over 90% rubber or plastics by external surface area and covering the ankle. These boots provide basic protection against puddles and wet weather without foxing bands or being designed as overshoes. Classified under 6402.91.40.63 due to infant size, rubber/plastic upper dominance, and ankle coverage as per Chapter Note 4(a).

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

16%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify infant sizing per statistical note 2 (typically under 24 months or small foot length) with size labels and test reports to avoid reclassification

Measure external surface area of upper precisely; document >90% rubber/plastics with photos and material specs to comply with Chapter Note 4(a)

Avoid foxing-like bands overlapping the sole; common pitfall is misclassifying as 6401 if foxing present