Men's Budget Snow Boots from China
Inexpensive men's snow boots featuring rubber or plastic uppers and outer soles, covering the ankle for winter traction. HTS 6402.91.60.30 applies to these low-cost (<$3/pair), non-sports boots where rubber/plastics form the primary external surface.
Duty Rate — China → United States
68%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm no provisions for spikes/cleats to exclude sports footwear per Subheading Note 1
• Use commercial invoices specifying per-pair value; batch imports often trigger CBP value audits
• Check for textile laminates—visible plastic layer keeps it in 6402 per Chapter Note 3(a)