Men's Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator Hiking Shoes

These mid-height men's hiking shoes use coated textile uppers with rubber soles for trail protection, height 15 cm from sole to top. Classified in 6402.91.42.30 as men's protective active footwear without cold insulation or molded waterproofing. External upper surface predominantly plastics per chapter note 4(a).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China20%+10.0%30%
🇲🇽Mexico20%+10.0%30%
🇨🇦Canada20%+10.0%30%
🇩🇪Germany20%+10.0%30%
🇯🇵Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6402.19Lower: 19% vs 30%

If disposable or valueless coverings

Not true footwear if lacking durability for normal use, but unlikely for branded hikers.

6406.10.77Lower: 28.7% vs 30%

If imported as uppers or parts only

Chapter note 3 excludes trims; unfinished uppers without soles classify as parts.

6402.91.90Higher: 37.5% vs 30%

If valued under $24/pair or lacking coated protection

Fails protective active definition without water protection or value threshold.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use caliper measurements for height verification; include CAD drawings in entry docs

Prove water protection from coated fabric, not molded construction, via manufacturer certs

Check sole for textile non-durability per US note to confirm rubber as constituent material

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