Rubber Rain Ankle Boots from Japan
These ankle-high boots feature uppers constructed almost entirely of rubber or plastics, covering the ankle for protection during wet conditions. They classify under HTS 6402.91.40.67 because over 90% of the external surface area of the upper is rubber/plastics, without foxing or foxing-like bands, and not designed as protective overshoes. The outer sole is also of rubber or plastics, fitting the 'other footwear' category.
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
• Verify upper material composition exceeds 90% rubber/plastics via lab testing to confirm classification and avoid reclassification to textile uppers
• Provide detailed photos and construction diagrams showing no foxing band overlapping the upper during customs entry