Men's Rubber Rain Boots from Japan
Classic men's short rubber rain boots covering the ankle, molded from synthetic rubber with rubber soles, valued under $6/pair for budget markets. Fits HTS 6402.91.70.30 as other non-sports footwear with rubber uppers/outsoles. Rubber is the dominant material throughout.
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%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
• Measure ankle coverage precisely; boots must extend above ankle bone for this subheading
• Certify rubber content; synthetic rubber qualifies as 'rubber' per Chapter Note 3
• Watch for set sales with galoshes; sold as set may reclassify under composite goods rules