Men's PVC Chemical-Resistant Overshoes from Japan
Disposable or reusable overshoes from PVC plastics, covering the ankle, worn over work boots in labs or industrial settings to shield against chemical splashes, oils, and grease. Falls under 6402.91.5020 for men's rubber/plastics footwear providing protection against chemicals/oil/grease.
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
• Provide chemical resistance certification or test data to substantiate protective claims during customs valuation
• Measure external surface area of upper and sole to confirm rubber/plastics dominance; ignore minor trims
• Avoid classifying as safety equipment under other chapters; focus on footwear function