Men's Waterproof Rubber Logger Boots from Japan
Heavy-duty men's logger boots with rubber uppers and soles, designed to cover the ankle and protect against hazards in forestry work, valued over $12/pair. The rubber construction provides water resistance and durability for rugged outdoor labor. Fits HTS 6402.91.90.10 as men's work footwear with rubber/plastics materials.
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
• Confirm ankle coverage and work-specific design like reinforced toes in import docs to justify work footwear status
• Test outer sole for rubber/plastics dominance; avoid pitfalls from textile reinforcements affecting classification
• Include safety certification for logging hazards; misvaluation under $12/pair leads to different subheading