Steel Toe Rubber Work Boots from Japan
Waterproof work boots with uppers and outer soles made entirely of rubber or plastics, featuring a protective metal toe-cap for safety in industrial environments. The uppers are molded directly to the soles without stitching, riveting, or other assembly processes, classifying them under HTS 6401.10.00.00. These boots provide essential protection against impacts and compression.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
77.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the metal toe-cap meets ASTM F2413 safety standards and obtain certification for U.S. customs compliance
• Ensure documentation proves uppers and soles are rubber/plastics with no stitching or mechanical assembly
• Avoid misclassification by confirming waterproofing and excluding any textile-dominant uppers