Hunter Original Tall Rain Boots

Ankle-covering rain boots with uppers made predominantly from natural rubber, where over 90% of external surface is rubber without foxing overlap or protective overshoe design. Lacks the sewn non-molded construction above 3cm from sole required for weather protection exception, fitting HTS 6402.91.40.

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.

6401.92.90Higher: 55% vs 16%

If outer sole primarily rubber/plastics but waterproof construction for weather protection

Waterproof footwear with rubber/plastics soles may shift to Chapter 64.01

6402.91.90Higher: 37.5% vs 16%

If upper external surface rubber/plastics ≤90% due to textile reinforcements

Surface area threshold strictly determines 6402.91.40 vs .90

4008.11.50Higher: 38.3% vs 16%

If imported as bulk rubber sheeting for boot uppers, not assembled footwear

Unassembled material falls to Chapter 40 rubber plates/sheets

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm no 'foxing-like band' via cross-section analysis; even thin overlaps disqualify from this subheading

Document that boots are primary footwear, not 'worn over other footwear' to avoid protective exception

Test rubber content certification; synthetic rubber qualifies as 'rubber' per Chapter Note 3

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