Men's Waterproof Hiking Shoes from Japan
Mid-cut men's hiking shoes with rubber soles and plastic-laminated uppers for water resistance, priced at $11/pair. Visible plastic layer on upper per chapter note 3(a), not sports footwear (no spikes), fits 6402.99.80.31 for men's other rubber/plastics footwear valued $6.50-$12.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
60%
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
• Test outer sole contact area (note 4(b)); ensure rubber dominates ground contact, excluding weak textiles
• Include lab reports on lamination for protective claims; avoid 'active footwear' mislabeling under US note
• Confirm men's sizing (e.g
• US 7-13); mixed shipments require segregation