Men's Rubber Rain Overshoes from China

These overshoes are made with uppers and outer soles of rubber or plastics, designed to be worn over regular shoes for protection against water, rain, and inclement weather. They fit the HTS 6402.99.33.20 classification as men's protective footwear not qualifying as sports or waterproof active footwear, with rubber/plastics as the dominant materials per Chapter Note 4. The external surface area confirms rubber/plastics dominance, excluding any minor accessories.

Duty Rate — China → United States

55%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Verify the outer sole's ground-contacting material is predominantly rubber/plastics per Chapter Note 4(b); document surface area measurements to avoid reclassification

Provide lab tests confirming protective function against water or inclement weather, as required for this subheading; include supplier specs in entry docs

Label footwear clearly with material composition and 'men's' sizing to prevent common pitfalls like gender misclassification during CBP review