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Steel Toe Rubber Work Boots

High-ankle work boots featuring a protective steel toe-cap and uppers constructed almost entirely from rubber or plastics, covering over 90% of the external surface area. Designed for industrial use, these boots provide impact protection and durability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China17.5%β€”17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico17.5%β€”17.5%
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States17.5%β€”17.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany17.5%β€”17.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan17.5%β€”17.5%
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    Consumer Products Safety Β· May be required

    May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 6402911000; Equal To 6402911000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

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6402.91.90Same rate: 17.5%

If the boots do not have a protective metal toe-cap

Other rubber ankle boots without a metal toe-cap are classified under this item.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure the rubber upper is not combined with leather, which would shift classification to heading 6403

β€’ Confirm the boots are not sports footwear under subheading note 1

β€’ Keep invoices showing the value for customs declaration

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