Hunter Original Short Wellington Boots

These classic green rubber wellington boots are made entirely of natural rubber with uppers and outer soles of rubber or plastics, designed to be worn over other footwear as protection against water, mud, and inclement weather. They feature a waterproof construction and slip-on design ideal for rainy outdoor activities. Classified under 6402.99.33.90 as protective overfootwear not covered by specific sports or other subheadings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China37.5%+17.5%55%
🇲🇽Mexico37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇨🇦Canada37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇩🇪Germany37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇯🇵Japan37.5%+10.0%47.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6402.99.90Lower: 37.5% vs 55%

If not specifically designed for protection against water/oil/chemicals/cold

Lacks protective purpose, falls into general 'other' footwear with rubber/plastics uppers and soles.

4015.90.00Lower: 39% vs 55%

If imported as unfinished rubber sheets or uncut molded forms

Classified as rubber articles not yet shaped into complete footwear uppers or soles.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 55%

If made primarily of plastics without rubber outer sole dominance

Shifts to other plastic articles if plastics exceed rubber in sole ground contact area.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the outer sole material is predominantly rubber/plastics per Chapter Note 4(b); test for ground contact area excluding reinforcements

Provide lab reports confirming waterproofing for water/chemical protection claims to avoid reclassification

Ensure marking with country of origin and material content; common pitfall is mislabeling as fashion footwear

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