Entry-Level Safety Toe Sneakers from Japan
Entry-level safety toe sneakers with rubber or plastic uppers and outer soles, incorporating a protective metal toe-cap. These affordable sneakers provide basic toe protection for light industrial or workshop use and are classified under tariff item 6402.99.10 as other footwear with rubber or plastics uppers and soles.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
17.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the metal toe-cap is integral to the footwear and not a removable accessory
• Declare the value in Canadian dollars and keep invoices ready for CBSA inspection
• Verify that the sneakers do not qualify as sports footwear under subheading note 1 to avoid misclassification