Men's PVC Chemical-Resistant Work Overshoes from Japan
Disposable or reusable PVC overshoes for men, engineered to protect against chemicals, oils, and grease in industrial work environments, worn over regular boots. Uppers and soles of plastics meet the criteria for 6402.99.33.10 as men's work footwear providing protection against hazardous substances. Not sports footwear and valued typically under protective thresholds.
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
• Document chemical resistance certifications (e.g
• ASTM standards) to substantiate protective claim and prevent reclassification
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests non-footwear use; retail-ready units support footwear status
• Check for anti-dumping duties on PVC from certain origins like China via CBP database