Infant Rubber Rain Boots from China
Brightly colored rubber rain boots designed specifically for infants, featuring fully rubber uppers covering over 90% of the external surface area and flexible rubber outer soles. These boots provide splash protection during playtime and meet infant sizing criteria in statistical note 2. Classified under 6402.99.31.73 due to predominant rubber/plastics upper and non-sports, non-protective design.
Duty Rate — China → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify infant sizing per statistical note 2 (typically size 8 and smaller) with precise measurements on invoices
• Document external surface area calculations showing >90% rubber/plastics on uppers, excluding foxing or reinforcements
• Avoid misclassification as protective footwear by confirming no water/oil/chemical resistance features