Steel Toe Rubber Work Boots from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify upper material exceeds 90% rubber/plastics via surface area measurement per Chapter Note 4(a); document with photos or lab tests
• Include steel toe-cap certification and impact test reports to confirm protective feature compliance
• Avoid misclassification as safety footwear if any foxing overlaps upper, which shifts to other subheadings