Men's Chemical Resistant Plastic Boots from Japan
Men's ankle-high boots constructed from chemical-resistant plastics for uppers and soles, valued over $12/pair, used in laboratory and industrial cleaning work. Provide barrier against acids and solvents. HTS 6402.91.90.10 for men's rubber/plastics work footwear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
60%
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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Supply chemical resistance certifications; lack thereof risks reclassification to general footwear
• Confirm plastics visibility on external upper surface per Chapter Note 3(a)
• Package as individual pairs for retail to avoid bulk parts classification