Waterproof Textile Rain Boots
These rain boots feature uppers made primarily of textile materials with a rubber outer sole, designed specifically to protect against water and inclement weather when worn over regular shoes. They fall under HTS 6404.19.20.90 as protective footwear with textile uppers and rubber soles, not qualifying as sports footwear. The textile upper provides the greatest external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If valued over $12/pair and suitable for men/women with minimal protective features
Moves to 'other' footwear with textile uppers if not specifically designed for protection against water or weather.
If outer sole primarily textile material in ground contact
Chapter Note 4(b) classifies outer sole by ground-contact material; textile soles fall under heading 6405.
If knitted or crocheted rather than woven textile
Knitted textile uppers with rubber soles are classified in Chapter 61 under heading 6117 for other made-up clothing articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the textile upper has the greatest external surface area (no account for reinforcements) and document material composition to avoid reclassification
• Provide lab tests confirming waterproofing for protection against water/inclement weather to justify this tariff line
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