Men's Oil-Proof Rubber Galoshes from Germany
Heavy-duty rubber galoshes worn over shoes to shield against oil, grease, and wet conditions in industrial settings. HTS 6402.99.33.20 covers these as men's other protective footwear with rubber outer soles and uppers, where rubber provides the greatest external surface per Chapter Note 4.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct surface area analysis of uppers and soles to confirm rubber/plastics >50% external area; retain photos/measurements for audits
• Declare as 'overshoes' in commercial invoices to align with 'worn over or in lieu of' criterion; vague descriptions lead to delays
• Check for REACH compliance if sourced from EU, as chemical protections may require additional US EPA filings