Gumleaf Over-the-Knee Waterproof Wellingtons from Japan
Heavy-duty rubber wellingtons designed to pull over work boots for protection against water, mud, and cold weather, featuring ankle coverage and a rugged rubber sole. Classified under 6402.91.50 due to rubber construction and specific protective function as overshoes.
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
• Label clearly as 'overshoes for protection' to support classification; retain design drawings
• Measure external surface area of materials per Chapter Note 4(a) to confirm rubber dominance