Women's Waterproof Work Hiking Boots
Ankle-covering boots for women with rubber/plastics uppers and soles, featuring waterproof membranes for construction or outdoor labor. Falls under HTS 6402.91.90.45 as women's work footwear over $12/pair, not qualifying as protective active footwear due to work-specific reinforcements. Outer sole material determined by ground contact area per Chapter Note 4(b).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed for trail running/hiking with coated textile for water protection over $24/pair
Qualifies as protective active footwear per US note, not general work footwear.
If not covering ankle but protective active type over $24/pair
Ankle coverage determines subheading; low-top versions move to 6402.99.
If textile upper without visible rubber/plastics layer
Chapter Note 3(a/b) requires visible rubber/plastics external layer for Chapter 64.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lab tests confirming waterproofing method does not alter material dominance classification
• Label clearly as work footwear to distinguish from casual or sports under subheading note 1
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