Rubber Dive Boot Upper

Flexible neoprene rubber upper for water sports dive boots, providing thermal insulation and buoyancy control. Includes pre-molded ankle sections and zipper provisions. Falls under HTS 6406.10.60.00 as a rubber footwear upper, separate from soles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4016.99.60Higher: 37.5% vs 17.5%

If for industrial rubber articles not designed specifically as footwear parts

Generic rubber products without footwear upper characteristics go to other rubber articles.

6117.80.95Higher: 32.1% vs 17.5%

If knitted rubber-blend fabric rather than molded rubber

Knitted or crocheted rubber fabrics classify under Chapter 61 if textile-dominant.

6406.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If consisting of assembled parts including metal or textile components

Parts other than uppers or with significant non-rubber/plastic elements use different subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document neoprene as qualifying 'rubber' per Chapter Note 3(b), including synthetic variants

Avoid classifying with attached neoprene soles, which shift to heading 6405 for rubber footwear