Waterproof Hiking Boots

Mid-cut hiking boots with coated textile uppers for water resistance and rubber outer soles designed for rugged terrain grip. Fits HTS 6402.99.32.90 as protective active footwear for hiking, over $24/pair, with water protection from laminated fabric per note. Rubber sole material has the largest ground-contact area.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China20%+17.5%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico20%+10.0%30%
🇨🇦Canada20%+10.0%30%
🇩🇪Germany20%+10.0%30%
🇯🇵Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6402.99.90Same rate: 37.5%

If lacking water protection coating

Without coated/laminated textile for water protection, moves to general other rubber/plastics footwear.

6403.19.30.90Lower: 18.5% vs 37.5%

If primarily leather upper

Leather uppers (greatest external area) with rubber/plastics soles classify in 6403, not 6402.

6406.90Lower: 10% vs 37.5%

If imported as outer sole components only

Soles detached from uppers are parts of heading 6406, excluding trimmings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit evidence of outdoor activity design and water protection testing to confirm protective active status

Measure upper surface area excluding reinforcements to ensure plastics/rubber dominates over any textiles

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Hydrophilic Trekking Sneakers

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