Men's Rubber Rain Work Boots

Heavy-duty rubber boots designed for men to wear over or in lieu of other footwear, providing protection against water, oil, grease, and inclement weather during work tasks. The outer sole and uppers are entirely of rubber, classifying under 6402.99.33.10 as work footwear for men with protective features against environmental hazards. Excludes sports footwear per subheading note.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China37.5%+17.5%55%
🇲🇽Mexico37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇨🇦Canada37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇩🇪Germany37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇯🇵Japan37.5%+10.0%47.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6401.92.90.60Same rate: 55%

If uppers predominantly leather instead of rubber/plastics

Chapter Note 4(a) bases classification on material with greatest external surface area; leather uppers shift to Chapter 64 Heading 6401.

6405.90.90Lower: 22.5% vs 55%

If sold as separate rubber protective parts, not complete footwear

Chapter Note 3 excludes trimmings/parts from Heading 6406, but incomplete assemblies may classify under 6405 as other footwear parts.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 55%

If imported as textile fabric coated with rubber for waterproofing, not assembled footwear

Pre-assembly coated textiles fall under Chapter 59; only completed footwear with rubber/plastics upper/sole qualifies for 6402.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify outer sole and upper materials are predominantly rubber/plastics visible to naked eye per Chapter Note 4; provide lab tests if contested

Include detailed invoices specifying 'work footwear for men' and protective purpose to avoid misclassification as casual overshoes

Ensure labeling complies with FTC standards for country of origin and material content to prevent CBP holds

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