Hunter Original Tall Rain Boots from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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