Rubberized Hiking Ankle Shoes from Japan
Ankle-height hiking shoes featuring uppers with over 90% rubber/plastics external coverage for trail use, but not qualifying as protective active footwear. Classified 6402.91.40.67 excluding sports/specialized boots with foxing or overshoe features.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm value under $24/pair to avoid protective active reclassification per US note
• No water protection claims – differentiates from 6402.91.42
• Test sole durability to prove proper footwear characteristics