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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+10.0%16%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

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

6401.92.90Higher: 55% vs 16%

If molded with foxing band overlapping the upper

Subheading explicitly excludes foxing-type designs, redirecting to vinyl/rubber overshoe headings.

6402.91.90Higher: 37.5% vs 16%

If for non-toe-cap protected versions of same boot

Lack of protective metal toe-cap shifts to broader 'other' ankle-covering footwear.

3926.90Lower: 15.3% vs 16%

If imported in bulk as unfinished components

Unassembled plastic articles not yet footwear classified under plastics chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use lab analysis reports to prove plastics/rubber exceed 90% external upper area

Declare explicitly 'not for cold/inclement weather' to sidestep exclusion clauses

Watch for sole textile reinforcements; US Note ignores non-durable textiles in sole determination