Rubber Vamp Linings from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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