Chemical-Resistant Textile Work Galoshes

Heavy-duty galoshes with breathable textile uppers and durable rubber soles, protecting against chemicals and inclement weather in workshops. HTS 6404.19.20.90 applies as 'other' protective footwear worn over shoes, with textile as primary upper material.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇲🇽Mexico37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇨🇦Canada37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇩🇪Germany37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇯🇵Japan37.5%+10.0%47.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6403.99.90Lower: 27.5% vs 47.5%

If uppers made of leather instead of textile

Leather uppers (headings 4107/4112-4114 per Chapter Note 3(b)) shift to heading 6403.

6406.90Lower: 10% vs 47.5%

If imported as soles or uppers separately, not complete footwear

Heading 6406 covers parts of footwear; excludes trims but includes assembled uppers/soles.

6210.40Lower: 16.2% vs 47.5%

If sold as protective garment accessories without rubber sole dominance

Textile protective articles like gaiters without qualifying outer soles classified in Chapter 62.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit chemical resistance test reports (e.g

ASTM standards) to substantiate classification

Ensure entry documentation specifies 'worn over other footwear' to match subheading language

Avoid misclassification by confirming sole not predominantly leather or composition leather

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