PVC Fisherman Ankle Boots

Ankle-height PVC boots with over 90% plastic external upper surface, designed for casual fishing outings rather than heavy protection. Classified in 6402.91.40.67 due to rubber/plastic composition, ankle coverage, absence of foxing, and not qualifying as sports or overshoe footwear per subheading notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+10.0%16%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6402.91.42.90Higher: 30% vs 16%

If valued over $12/pair and waterproof via coated textile

Qualifies as 'protective active footwear' per US note with water protection from laminated fabric.

6402.12.00.00Higher: 17.5% vs 16%

If designed for sporting activity with cleat provisions

Sports footwear subheadings apply only to spiked/cleated designs per subheading note.

4015.90.00Higher: 39% vs 16%

If sold as replacement rubber/plastic uppers only, no sole

Parts of footwear (excluding trimmings) go to heading 6406, but incomplete uppers may hit Chapter 40.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct surface area calculations per Chapter Note 4(a), excluding reinforcements, to prove 90%+ plastics

Avoid chemical-resistant claims that trigger protective footwear reclassification

Include care labels specifying hand-cleaning only to prevent textile misclassification

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