6401.99—Waterproof footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, the uppers of which are neither fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitching, riveting, nailing, screwing, plugging or similar processes, other
General duty rate
Free – 37.5%
Across 5 10-digit lines; pick a line below for the exact rate
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 6401.99 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Waterproof footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, the uppers of which are neither fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitching, riveting, nailing, screwing, plugging or similar processes, other. It sits in Chapter 64: Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles, Section XII: Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas, Sun Umbrellas, Walking Sticks, Seat-Sticks, Whips, Riding-Crops and Parts Thereof; Prepared Feathers and Articles Made Therewith; Artificial Flowers; Articles of Human Hair and rolls up 5 10-digit statistical lines, with general duty rates ranging from Free to 37.5%. No Chapter 99 tariff modifications or AD/CVD orders currently flag any line under this subheading in Tandom's catalog.
10-digit lines under 6401.99(5)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
6401.99.10.00Covering the knee37.5%6401.99.30.00Designed for use without closures25% 6401.99.60.00Other37.5% 6401.99.80.00Having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area (including any accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is rubber or plastics (except footwear having foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper)Free6401.99.90.00Other37.5%Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 6401.99 cover?
HTS 6401.99 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Waterproof footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, the uppers of which are neither fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitching, riveting, nailing, screwing, plugging or similar processes, other. It belongs to Chapter 64 and rolls up 5 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 6401.99?
General (Column 1) duty rates for the 10-digit lines under HTS 6401.99 range from Free to 37.5%. The exact rate depends on the specific 10-digit statistical line — pick a line below to see its full rate detail.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 6401.99?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 6401.99 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
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