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Metatarsal Guard Waterproof Safety Boots from Germany

Waterproof work boots with rubber/plastic uppers and soles molded together, featuring metatarsal guards for impact protection in logging or mining. Ankle height design without stitching qualifies under this work footwear HTS code.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide impact test certifications for guards to validate work designation

• Customs may scrutinize guard attachment; prove integral molding

• Use HS explanatory notes on work footwear features for disputes