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Hunter Original Tall Rain Boots from Germany

These knee-high rubber rain boots from Hunter are designed to be worn over shoes as protection against water and inclement weather. Made entirely of natural rubber with a polymeric outer sole, the upper material dominates the external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a). They fit HTS 6402.99.33 as protective overfootwear specifically for wet and cold conditions.

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

• Verify the footwear qualifies as 'designed to be worn over or in lieu of other footwear' with product specs and marketing materials to avoid reclassification

• Provide lab tests confirming rubber/plastics composition and water resistance; declare exact material surface areas per Chapter Note 4