Rubber Rain Boots

Mid-calf rubber boots with plastic linings for wet weather, valued over $12/pair. Classified 6402.99.90 as other rubber/plastics outer soles/uppers, not sports or protective active.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China20%+17.5%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico20%+10.0%30%
🇨🇦Canada20%+10.0%30%
🇩🇪Germany20%+10.0%30%
🇯🇵Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

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

6402.91.42Lower: 30% vs 37.5%

If water protection from coated textile for outdoor activities >$24/pair

Meets US note for protective active footwear.

4015.90.00Higher: 39% vs 37.5%

If sold as rubber sheets or uncured components

Unvulcanized rubber or parts shift to Chapter 40.

6403.91.30Lower: 22.5% vs 37.5%

If leather upper with rubber sole

Upper material determination by external area per note 4(a).

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Distinguish from protective active by lacking coated textile water protection per US note

• Provide ground-contact sole material proof

• Bundle documentation for seasonal import surges

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Fashion Platform Sandals

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Plastic Clog Shoes

Injection-molded plastic clogs with rubber tread soles for casual wear. HTS 6402.99.90 applies to these over-$12/pair rubber/plastics footwear, excluding sports per subheading note.

Designer Plastic Mules

Slip-on backless mules crafted from glossy plastics with rubber outsoles, luxury fashion item over $12/pair. Fits 6402.99.90 for non-sports rubber/plastics footwear.

Casual Espadrille Sneakers

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