Sorel Buena Vista II Rain Boots
Mid-calf rain boots with injection-molded PVC uppers where plastics cover >90% external surface (excluding minor buckle tabs), no foxing band from sole. Primary waterproof footwear without overshoe protection design for HTS 6402.91.40.
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If textile base with thin plastic coating < visible plastics layer
Chapter Note 3(a) requires 'external layer visible to naked eye'
If certified as 'protective' against water/chemicals with specific construction
Subheading exception applies to overshoe-type protection
If PVC sheeting rolls for boot manufacture
Chapter 39 for plastic tubes/profiles vs finished footwear
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Import Tips & Compliance
• PVC qualifies as plastics; provide polymerization specs if challenged
• Exclude 'accessories' like pull tabs from 90% calculation per Note 4(a)
• Avoid weather protection exception by proving sewn/molded construction
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