Men's Budget Snow Boots from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
48%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)