Waterproof Hiking Sneakers
These sneakers feature uppers and outer soles made predominantly of rubber or plastics, designed for casual hiking with waterproof coatings. They qualify under HTS 6402.99.90 as non-sports footwear valued over $12/pair, where plastics form the greatest external surface area of the upper per Chapter Note 4(a). The outer sole's ground-contacting area is primarily rubber, excluding minor textile reinforcements.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 20% | +20.0% | 40% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 20% | +10.0% | 30% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 20% | +10.0% | 30% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 20% | — | 20% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 20% | +40.0% | 60% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed for outdoor activities like hiking with protective water-resistant coated textile
Qualifies as 'protective active footwear' valued over $24/pair, shifting to specific subheading for such uses.
If upper primarily leather by external surface area
Chapter Note 4(a) bases upper material on visible external area; leather uppers move to Chapter 64 heading 6403.
If sold as separate waterproof footwear parts, not complete shoes
Heading 6406 excludes trimmings but complete uppers/soles as parts shift to 6405 for non-rubber/plastic assemblies.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify upper material by external surface area (plastics/rubber >50%) using Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if contested
• Include detailed value documentation proving >$12/pair to avoid reclassification to lower-value subheadings
• Ensure no spikes/cleats to prevent misclassification as sports footwear under subheading note
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Urban Canvas Sneakers
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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.
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.
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
Sneakers with plastic uppers and rubber soles incorporating jute accents, but plastics externally dominant. 6402.99.90 for valued over $12/pair other footwear.