Having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area (including any accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is rubber or plastics (except footwear having foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather)
Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics: > Other footwear: > Covering the ankle: > Incorporating a protective metal toe-cap: > Having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area (including any accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is rubber or plastics (except footwear having foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather)
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Products classified under HTS 6402.91.05.00
Steel Toe Rubber Work Boots
High-ankle work boots featuring a protective steel toe-cap and uppers constructed almost entirely from rubber or plastics, covering over 90% of the external surface area. Designed for industrial use without foxing bands or weatherproofing for over other footwear. Classified under 6402.91.0500 due to the predominant rubber/plastic upper and metal toe protection.
Chemical Plant Steel Toe Plastic Boots
Ankle-enclosing plastic boots with steel toe-caps for industrial chemical environments, featuring >90% plastics on uppers without overlapping foxing or weather protection design. Not intended as overshoes. Classified in 6402.91.0500 for its material dominance and safety toe structure.
Industrial Steel Toe PVC Safety Boots
Ankle-high PVC boots with embedded steel toe-caps for toe protection, where PVC plastics dominate over 90% of the upper's external surface without foxing or reinforcement overlaps. Suitable for factory floors and light industrial tasks. Fits 6402.91.0500 as rubber/plastic-dominant uppers on metal toe-cap footwear.
Black Rubber Steel Toe Construction Boots
Durable black rubber ankle boots with protective steel toe-caps, engineered so rubber covers over 90% of the upper surface area, excluding any foxing-like features. Used in construction sites for safety. Precisely matches 6402.91.0500 criteria for rubber/plastic uppers on ankle-high metal toe footwear.