6402.99.33.10/Men's Rubber Rain Work Boots/Japan

Men's Rubber Rain Work Boots from Japan

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.

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%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

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Import Tips

• 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