HTS 6402.91.42 · Chapter 64
Protective active footwear (except footwear with waterproof molded bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper and except footwear with insulation that provides protection against cold weather) whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 15.34 cm
General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 6402.91.42 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- 20%
- General (MFN) rate
- Free (AU,BH,…
- Special / FTA rate
- 35%
- Column 2 (non-MFN)
- Ch 64
- Footwear, gaiters and …
According to the U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition, PlainTariff indexes 13,855 Column 1 general-rate tariff lines across 96 chapters as of August 2026. See our methodology for how rates are parsed and when the USITC vintage updates.
The verdict
According to the USITC HTS 2026 Basic Edition ad-valorem general rates on PlainTariff, HTS 6402.91.42 ranks #384 of 6827 among dutiable tariff lines (highest duty = #1, matching /rankings/highest-tariffs). At 20%, the general duty is among the most heavily-taxed imports in the entire US tariff schedule, higher than 97% of the 13,544 ad-valorem lines.
- 20%
- General (MFN) rate
- #384 of 6827
- among dutiable lines
- Ch 64
- Footwear, gaiters and …
Where HTS 6402.91.42 sits in the US duty-rate distribution
All rate-bearing tariff lines in the USITC HTS 2026 Basic Edition; this is a rate comparison, not a classification recommendation.
20% Top 3% higher than 97% of 13,544 rate-bearing tariff lines
USITC tariff lines grouped by their published general (MFN) duty rate
Each bar is a published general (MFN) duty-rate band; taller bars hold more rate-bearing tariff lines. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source US International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule · 2026-05-15
About HTS 6402.91.42
HTS code 6402.91.42 classifies imports of: Protective active footwear (except footwear with waterproof molded bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper and except footwear with insulation that provides protection against cold weather) whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 15.34 cm. This line sits within Chapter 64 (Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles), Section XII (Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas; Prepared Feathers), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. The schedule specifies ad valorem (percentage-of-value) duty for this line. Chapter 64 covers a broad category with many neighboring tariff lines, so double-check the classification against the closest matches before filing.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 6402.91.42 is 20%, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,D,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,R,S,SG)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of 35% applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea, a much higher historical "full" tariff.
Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract, this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.
Duty Rate Summary, HTS 6402.91.42
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 20% | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners, the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,D,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,R,S,SG) | Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies. |
| Column 2 | 35% | Statutory non-MFN rate for goods from countries without normal trade relations (Cuba, North Korea). |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. See methodology for refresh cadence.
Details
- Classification
- Tariff Line
Related Items in Chapter 64
Showing 10 of 146 tariff lines in HTS Chapter 64.
Footwear incorporating a protective metal toe-cap
Ski-boots and snowboard boots
Having soles and 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 poly(vinyl chloride), whether or not supported or lined with poly(vinyl chloride) but not otherwise supported or lined
Other
Covering the knee
Designed for use without closures
Other
Having 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)
Other
Ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots
Nationwide tariff lines with similar duty rates
Two peer sets for HTS 6402.91.42, each excluding Chapter 64 so the neighborhoods are not self-containment (the related-items list above stays the within-chapter path).
Similar general (MFN) rate
Nearest other tariff lines by Column 1 general duty (20% here).
Similar Column 2 rate
Nearest other tariff lines by Column 2 (other) duty (35% here).
Next steps
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