Neoprene Gaiter Attachment from Japan
A neoprene gaiter attachment for hiking boots, designed to strap onto uppers for debris protection. Under HTS 6406.10.90.90 as similar articles and parts thereof, with rubber-like plastics material visible. Not full leggings but upper-integrated.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm not qualifying as sports footwear accessory per subheading note 1
• Declare as 'gaiter parts for footwear uppers' to avoid clothing classification
• Test for rubber/plastics layer per chapter note 3(a)