Women's Clear Vinyl Rain Boots

Mid-calf clear PVC rain boots with rubber soles, designed for wet weather and valued over $12/pair. Uppers are entirely transparent vinyl (plastics) with greatest external surface area, fitting 6402.91 for ankle-covering non-sports footwear. Provides water resistance without qualifying as protective active 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.

6402.91.42Lower: 30% vs 37.5%

If protective active footwear (hiking/trekking) valued over $24/pair with water protection via coated textile

Specific subheading for outdoor protective shoes with laminated fabric uppers, per US Note.

6403.40Lower: 18.5% vs 37.5%

If uppers of leather uppers combined with rubber/plastics

Leather as predominant upper material (greatest surface area) moves to 6403 per Chapter Note 4.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 37.5%

If imported as bulk plastic sheets for footwear, not assembled

Unfinished plastics articles classify in Chapter 39, not as completed footwear.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Test for plastics visibility to naked eye (Chapter Note 3(a)); coated textiles may reclassify if rubber layer dominant

Include lab tests confirming non-textile outer sole durability per US Note to avoid textile sole disputes