Men's Oil-Resistant Rubber Work Boots from Japan
Heavy rubber boots for men in mechanic or factory work, resistant to oil and grease penetration, designed to replace or cover standard footwear. Classifies in 6402.99.33.10 due to rubber composition and specific protection against industrial hazards like oil/grease.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
77.5%
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
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide oil resistance test reports (e.g
• SATRA TM144) for customs validation
• Differentiate from casual rubber boots via work-specific features in entry docs
• Watch for Section 301 tariffs if from China