All-Terrain Waterproof Sneakers from Japan
Versatile all-terrain sneakers featuring waterproof laminated uppers and grippy rubber soles for hiking/running. HTS 6402.99.32.90 applies as protective active footwear for outdoor activities, over $24/pair with coated textile water protection. Rubber sole material per note 4(b).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
60%
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
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test and certify water protection independently to support classification against CBP challenges
• Disclose any reinforcements but exclude from surface area calculations per chapter note 4(a)
• Package as individual pairs; bulk can trigger parts classification pitfalls