Hunter Original Tall Rain Boots from Japan
These knee-high rubber rain boots from Hunter are designed to be worn over shoes as protection against water and inclement weather, covering the ankle with a waterproof rubber upper and outer sole. The material is predominantly rubber, qualifying under HTS 6402.91.50 as protective overfootwear not suitable for sports.
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
• Verify the upper and sole are predominantly rubber/plastics via visible external layer per Chapter Note 4; provide lab tests if questioned
• Include manufacturer specs confirming protective purpose against water/cold, distinguishing from regular boots
• Avoid misclassification as fashion boots by documenting over-shoe design and weatherproof features