Waterproof Hiking Shoes from Japan
Mid-cut hiking shoes with plastic-coated uppers and rubber soles for trail use, but lacking full water protection or sports-specific features. Falls under HTS 6402.99.80.91 as non-sports footwear with rubber/plastics materials, valued $6.50-$12/pair. Not 'protective active footwear' per US note due to insufficient water protection from coated textiles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document material composition showing plastics visible externally; test for sports features like spike provisions
• Pitfall: Hiking design may tempt 6402.91.42 classification—confirm no protective water features per US note