Kids' Rubber Rain Boots from Japan
Waterproof rubber rain boots for children, covering the ankle, with plastic uppers and rubber soles, valued under $3 per pair. Classified under 6402.91.60.90 as other footwear with rubber/plastics uppers and soles, ankle-covering, not sports or waterproof active types, low value. The material determination follows Chapter Note 4, prioritizing external surface area.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
88%
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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify value does not exceed $3/pair with invoices; label material composition accurately per Chapter Note 4
• Ensure no spikes/cleats to avoid sports footwear reclassification
• Common pitfall: incorrect height measurement leading to non-ankle covering codes