Gumleaf Over-the-Knee PVC Rain Boots from Japan
Heavy-duty PVC rain boots designed to be pulled over regular footwear for protection against water, mud, and cold weather, featuring a rugged rubber-like sole. The ankle-covering design and plastic upper provide full leg protection in inclement conditions. Fits 6402.91.50.90 for non-sports protective overshoes with rubber/plastics.
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
• Document PVC as qualifying plastic per Chapter Note 3(b) with material specs to prevent sole material disputes
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient weatherproofing proof; provide ASTM water resistance certifications
• Declare as 'protective overshoes' on entry docs to align with subheading protective function