6402.99.31.65/Women's Rubber Upper Rain Sneakers/Japan

Women's Rubber Upper Rain Sneakers from Japan

These casual sneakers for women feature uppers constructed almost entirely of rubber or plastics, covering over 90% of the external surface area as per Chapter Note 4(a). The outer soles are also of rubber or plastics, classifying them under HTS 6402.99.31.65 for non-sports, non-protective women's footwear without foxing bands. They provide lightweight everyday wear but lack provisions for spikes or weatherproofing identified in exclusions.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

16%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Measure external surface area of uppers precisely to confirm >90% rubber/plastics; document with photos and material specs to avoid reclassification

• Ensure no foxing or foxing-like band overlaps the upper, as this excludes from 6402.99.31; provide sole-upper assembly diagrams

• Label footwear clearly as 'women's' based on size/fit; common pitfall is misgender classification leading to audits