Men's Black Rubber Work Ankle Boots from Japan
Durable men's ankle boots entirely of rubber/PVC construction with rubber outsoles, valued over $12/pair for general work use. They fit 6402.91.90.35 as non-sports, other footwear for men covering the ankle. Full rubber coverage meets Chapter Notes 3(a) and 4 for 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
• Retain manufacturing specs showing rubber outer sole contact area >50% ground surface
• Avoid claiming 'safety' features that imply protective standards without certification
• Classify by gender based on sizing/last; unisex may require 6402.99