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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

Rubber Vamp Linings from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6406.90.30