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

52.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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