Men's PVC Fisherman Ankle Boots from Germany
PVC fisherman boots reaching the ankle for men have rubber/plastics uppers and soles for casual outdoor use. They match HTS 6402.91.80.21 for other men's rubber/plastics footwear valued $6.50-$12/pair, not sports or skating types. Material notes confirm rubber/plastics classification.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
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
• Measure ankle coverage precisely; uppers must extend above malleolus bone
• Value declaration critical—use transaction value with proofs to hit exact bracket
• No leather claims; even thin linings don't change external rubber surface dominance