Rubber Vamp Linings from Japan
Thin rubber sheets pre-cut for lining the vamp (toe-upper) area of boots, providing waterproofing. As footwear parts of rubber, they enter under HTS 6406.90.30.
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
• Prove thinness (<1mm) and lining function vs structural part
• Test rubber visibility to naked eye per Chapter Note 3(a)
• Avoid leather-look finishes that could invoke leather notes