Oil-Resistant Textile Mechanic Overshoes from Japan
Overshoes tailored for mechanics with oil-repellent textile uppers and anti-slip rubber soles. 6404.19.20.90 classification for protection against oil/grease as worn-over footwear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
77.5%
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
• Reference industry standards like EN 343 for weather/chemical resistance in docs
• Avoid generic 'work boot' labeling to prevent 6403 shifts
• Bundle sales with tools? Classify set per GRI 3 rules