Unisex Black Rubber Work Boots
Ankle-high black rubber boots with molded rubber soles for light industrial use, valued over $12/pair. Entire upper and sole of rubber/plastics, not sports or protective active per notes, classifying in 6402.91.90.95 as other ankle-covering footwear.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If waterproof molded rubber footwear for general use
Direct vulcanized rubber construction shifts to heading 6401 for waterproof rubber boots.
If covering the ankle but with textile uppers
Textile uppers (not rubber/plastics) classify under 6402.19 per material dominance rules.
If imported as loose rubber uppers/parts, excluding trimmings
Heading 6406 parts note excludes pegs/eyelets, but rubber components may go to Chapter 40.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document non-sports design—no spikes/cleats provision per subheading note 1—to stay out of sports categories
• Avoid bulk packaging mimicking parts; retail-ready units prevent reclass to 6406
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