Budget Snowboard-Inspired Boots from Japan
Casual rubber/plastic high-ankle boots styled like snowboards but without ski/sports provisions. HTS 6402.91.70.90 for non-sports other footwear $3-$6.50/pair. Excludes subheading note sports definitions like snowboard boots.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Prove lack of sports features (no spike provisions) via design specs; value certification critical
• Differentiate from true ski-boots in documentation