Steel Toe Waterproof Work Boots from China
These heavy-duty work boots feature waterproof uppers and outer soles made entirely of rubber or plastics, molded together without stitching or riveting. The uppers cover the ankle but not the knee, designed specifically for industrial work environments with steel toe reinforcement for protection. Classified under HTS 6401.92.90.30 as waterproof work footwear with non-stitched rubber/plastic construction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
55%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify that uppers and soles are both rubber/plastics with no stitching/riveting; provide mold marks or manufacturing specs to customs
• Include safety certification docs like ASTM for steel toes to avoid reclassification as casual footwear
• Label clearly as 'work footwear' and ensure waterproofing test reports to confirm eligibility