Men's Neoprene Storm Overshoes from Japan
Waterproof neoprene overshoes with zipper closures, worn over hiking boots during storms to block wind, rain, and debris, ankle-covering design. Under 6402.91.5020 as men's plastics footwear for inclement weather protection.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
77.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Photos and design drawings showing 'over other footwear' intent help classification
• Confirm neoprene (plastic/rubber blend) qualifies under Chapter Note 3 for materials
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests parts rather than consumer footwear