Synthetic Hiking Boot Upper from Japan
Assembled upper for hiking boots from synthetic textiles with waterproof plastic laminations visible to the naked eye, excluding outer sole attachment. It qualifies for HTS 6406.10.90 as 'other' uppers and parts thereof, per Chapter Note 3(a) for plastics-inclusive textiles. Used in assembling protective outdoor footwear.
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
• Include lab tests confirming visible plastics layer for textile classification under Chapter 64
• Avoid attaching heel cushions during import to stay in uppers category, not 6406.20