Women's Neoprene Cold Weather Overshoes from Germany
Neoprene overshoes provide insulation against cold and inclement weather, slipping over boots with rubber/plastic uppers and outsoles. Classified in 6402.99.33.50 for women's protective 'other' footwear against cold, as neoprene qualifies as rubber/plastics with greatest external surface (Chapter Note 4). Excludes sports definitions and non-durable textiles.
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
• Document neoprene as rubber/plastics per Chapter Note 3(a) with lab tests if challenged
• Specify 'overshoes' in invoices to distinguish from regular boots
• Common pitfall: incorrect gender classification based on marketing vs actual sizing