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📦 Footwear for men, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (except vulcanized footwear and footwear with waterproof molded or vulcanized bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper, and except footwear designed to be protective that is incomplete in its condition as imported), valued over $25/pair, whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 25.4 cm, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather where such protection includes protection against water that is imparted by the use of a laminated, but not coated, textile fabric; such footwear, if valued over $27, without openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole or covered opening in the upper designed to permit moisture vapor transport from under the
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United States to Spain Trade Analysis for Footwear for men, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (except vulcanized footwear and footwear with waterproof molded or vulcanized bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper, and except footwear designed to be protective that is incomplete in its condition as imported), valued over $25/pair, whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 25.4 cm, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather where such protection includes protection against water that is imparted by the use of a laminated, but not coated, textile fabric; such footwear, if valued over $27, without openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole or covered opening in the upper designed to permit moisture vapor transport from under the

Detailed tariff information for Footwear for men, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (except vulcanized footwear and footwear with waterproof molded or vulcanized bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper, and except footwear designed to be protective that is incomplete in its condition as imported), valued over $25/pair, whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 25.4 cm, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather where such protection includes protection against water that is imparted by the use of a laminated, but not coated, textile fabric; such footwear, if valued over $27, without openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole or covered opening in the upper designed to permit moisture vapor transport from under the imports

Footwear for men, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (except vulcanized footwear and footwear with waterproof molded or vulcanized bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper, and except footwear designed to be protective that is incomplete in its condition as imported), valued over $25/pair, whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 25.4 cm, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather where such protection includes protection against water that is imparted by the use of a laminated, but not coated, textile fabric; such footwear, if valued over $27, without openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole or covered opening in the upper designed to permit moisture vapor transport from under the Tariff Rate

HS Code:

12%
Effective 01-Jan-2023
View general trade relationship between United States and Spain

Trade Volume

Value
€15.3 million
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with a slight increase of 2% compared to 2021

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the EU-US Trade Agreement for qualifying goods meeting rules of origin requirements

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
New Tariff Agreement Boosts US-Spain Footwear Trade
A recent bilateral agreement between the United States and Spain has reduced tariffs on specific categories of men's footwear, including those with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics valued over $25 per pair. This agreement aims to enhance trade flows for protective footwear designed against water and chemicals.
2023-10-15
Impact: This tariff reduction is expected to increase imports of specialized men's footwear from Spain to the US, benefiting Spanish manufacturers and US distributors by lowering costs and improving market access.
US Importers Report Surge in Spanish Protective Footwear Demand
US importers have noted a significant rise in demand for Spanish-made men's footwear with laminated textile fabric for water protection, valued over $27 per pair. This surge is attributed to heightened awareness of workplace safety standards.
2023-09-20
Impact: The increased demand may lead to higher trade volumes between the US and Spain for this specific footwear category, potentially prompting Spanish producers to scale up production.
Spain Enhances Export Quality Standards for Protective Footwear
Spain has introduced stricter quality control measures for exported men's footwear, particularly those designed for protection against water and chemicals, to meet US safety and import standards for products valued over $25 per pair.
2023-08-05
Impact: While this may initially slow export processes due to compliance checks, it is likely to strengthen trust in Spanish footwear among US buyers, potentially increasing long-term trade in this category.
Policy Updates
US-Spain Trade Agreement on Footwear Tariffs
The US and Spain have finalized a trade agreement reducing tariffs by 15% on men's footwear with rubber or plastic soles and uppers, valued over $25 per pair, specifically designed for protection against water and chemicals with laminated textile fabric. This policy applies to HS code-specific items under 25.4 cm in height.
Date: 2023-10-10
Update to US Import Regulations for Protective Footwear
The US Customs and Border Protection agency updated import regulations to require additional documentation for men's protective footwear valued over $27 per pair, ensuring compliance with safety standards for water and chemical resistance through laminated fabrics. This affects imports from Spain and other countries.
Date: 2023-07-15