Women's Waterproof Work Galoshes from Japan
Heavy-duty women's galoshes with PVC uppers and soles provide waterproof protection over work boots in wet conditions. HTS 6402.99.33.45 applies as they are work footwear designed for inclement weather exposure. Plastics construction meets external surface area rules.
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
• Use detailed photos and specs showing overshoe design (e.g
• stretch gussets) for classification support
• Ensure country-of-origin marking is visible and durable on rubber/plastic surfaces