Toddler Rubber Rain Shoes from Japan
Small waterproof shoes for toddlers with rubber uppers and soles incorporating non-durable textile backing not counted for ground contact per U.S. note 5. Designed for rainy play, valued not over $3/pair. Fits 6402.99.61.00 as other plastic/rubber footwear excluding sports types.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
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
• Conduct surface area measurements for uppers and soles per chapter note 4 to substantiate rubber/plastics dominance
• Include commercial invoices specifying per-pair value and sole material specs to avoid undervaluation disputes
• Ensure no sports features like cleats to prevent misclassification under sports footwear subheadings