Men's Rubber Rain Boots Mid-Calf

Mid-calf rubber rain boots for men provide ankle coverage with fully rubber uppers and soles for wet weather protection. Classified in HTS 6402.91.80.21 as other non-sports footwear of rubber/plastics, valued $6.50-$12/pair, for men. Not sports footwear per subheading note lacking spikes or athletic design.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China20%+17.5%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico20%+10.0%30%
🇨🇦Canada20%+10.0%30%
🇩🇪Germany20%+10.0%30%
🇯🇵Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6402.99.80Same rate: 37.5%

If below ankle height

Shorter boots not covering ankle fall into 'other footwear: not covering the ankle' parallel structure.

6401.92.90.60Higher: 55% vs 37.5%

If waterproof with textile-rubber construction

Waterproof footwear with outer soles of rubber/plastics uses heading 6401 if designed primarily for waterproof protection.

6405.20.90Lower: 22.5% vs 37.5%

If sold as occupational safety footwear

Purpose-built work safety boots with rubber uppers classify as 'other footwear' in 6405 if meeting protective standards.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm rubber is visible externally on upper per Chapter Note 3(a); test samples if textile-backed to ensure proper classification

Ankle coverage measured from top of upper; provide photos/diagrams in entry docs to prevent misclassification as low boots

Avoid claiming as protective if no water-resistant coating/laminate over $24/pair, which would shift to 6402.91.42

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Men's Rubber Work Sneakers High-Top

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Men's Neoprene Water Shoes High

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Men's Plastic Deck Shoes

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Men's Synthetic Leisure Ankle Boots

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