Men's Waterproof Hiking Boots from Germany
These ankle-high boots feature rubber uppers and outer soles, designed for rugged outdoor use with waterproofing. They exceed $12/pair valuation and cover the ankle but do not qualify as sports footwear under subheading note 1. Classified under 6402.91.90 as other footwear with rubber/plastics uppers and soles.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify outer sole material by surface area in contact with ground per Chapter Note 4(b); ensure rubber/plastics dominate
• Provide detailed valuation documentation as pairs exceed $12 threshold; invoices must specify unit price
• Avoid misclassification as sports footwear by confirming no provisions for spikes or cleats