Industrial Steel Toe Safety Waders

Full-length waterproof waders made of rubber or PVC plastics with embedded metal toe-caps for fishing or industrial use in wet conditions. Seamless vulcanized construction ensures no stitching or riveting, aligning with HTS 6401.10.00.00 for protective footwear. Provides buoyancy and puncture resistance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China37.5%+17.5%55%
🇲🇽Mexico37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇨🇦Canada37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇩🇪Germany37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇯🇵Japan37.5%+10.0%47.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6401.92.90Same rate: 55%

If for shorter boots assembled by plugging or screwing

Assembly processes like screwing exclude from 6401.10, moving to mechanically assembled waterproof footwear.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 55%

If imported as textile base with rubber layer

Visible rubber layer on textile may classify as coated textile fabric rather than footwear if not formed as complete shoe.

6406.90Lower: 10% vs 55%

If imported as replacement metal toe-cap parts only

Parts of footwear excluding toe-caps classify separately under 6406; complete shoes do not.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include bills of materials showing rubber/plastics dominance and metal toe integration for valuation

Comply with REACH regulations for PVC content if from EU suppliers

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