Rubber Hiking Boot Bottoms from Mexico
Durable rubber bottoms with aggressive lug patterns for hiking footwear, supplied separately for manufacturer assembly. HTS 6406.90.30.30 applies to rubber/plastic bottoms excluding outer sole accessories per Chapter Note 3. Greatest ground-contact area is rubber per Note 4(b).
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain supplier affidavits confirming no textile materials provide primary durability per US Note on outer soles
• Declare exact rubber compound type (e.g
• SBR, NR) for accurate duty assessment
• Separate from spikes/cleats in packaging to avoid Chapter Note 3 exclusions