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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China20%+17.5%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico20%+10.0%30%
🇨🇦Canada20%+10.0%30%
🇩🇪Germany20%+10.0%30%
🇯🇵Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6401.10.00.00Higher: 55% vs 37.5%

If waterproof molded rubber footwear for general use

Direct vulcanized rubber construction shifts to heading 6401 for waterproof rubber boots.

6402.19.90Lower: 26.5% vs 37.5%

If covering the ankle but with textile uppers

Textile uppers (not rubber/plastics) classify under 6402.19 per material dominance rules.

4016.99.60Same rate: 37.5%

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