Plastic Rain Sneakers from Japan
Casual sneakers featuring uppers constructed entirely from flexible PVC plastic, providing a waterproof barrier for everyday use. Over 90% of the external surface area of the upper is rubber or plastics, with no foxing band, classifying it under HTS 6402.99.31.77 as other footwear not designed for sports or protection against harsh elements.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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
Import Tips
• Verify upper material composition via lab testing to confirm over 90% rubber/plastics external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a)
• Provide detailed photos and material specs in entry docs to avoid reclassification as textile uppers
• Avoid mislabeling as waterproof protective gear, which shifts to excluded categories