Valued not over $3/pair
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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 6402.91.16.00
Plastic Safety Toe Work Boots
These low-cost work boots feature uppers and outer soles made primarily of rubber or plastics, covering the ankle, and incorporate a protective metal toe-cap for safety. Classified under HTS 6402.91.16.00 because they meet the criteria for ankle-covering footwear with rubber/plastic materials valued not over $3/pair. The metal toe-cap provides impact protection, distinguishing them from non-safety footwear.
Budget Rubber Steel Toe Safety Shoes
Affordable ankle-high safety shoes with rubber uppers and soles, featuring an embedded steel toe-cap for toe protection in industrial settings. Fits HTS 6402.91.16.00 as rubber/plastic footwear valued under $3/pair with metal toe reinforcement. The external surface area of rubber/plastics dominates per Chapter Note 4(a).
Disposable Plastic Toe-Cap Work Boots
Single-use or low-durability ankle boots made of molded plastics with integrated metal protective toe-caps, ideal for temporary job sites. HTS 6402.91.16.00 applies due to rubber/plastic construction, ankle coverage, metal toe-cap, and value not exceeding $3/pair. Greatest ground contact is plastic per Note 4(b).
Industrial PVC Metal Toe Safety Boots
Heavy-duty PVC (plastic) boots covering the ankle with protective steel toe-caps for warehouse and factory use, priced for bulk import. Classified in 6402.91.16.00 for other rubber/plastic footwear with metal toe-caps valued ≤$3/pair. Uppers show predominant PVC external surface.
Economy Rubber Toe-Protective Construction Boots
Basic construction site boots with rubber uppers/soles, ankle height, and steel toe-caps for under $3/pair retail. Meets all criteria of HTS 6402.91.16.00 for low-value safety footwear excluding sports types. Protective metal cap is key feature.
Wholesale Plastic Safety Ankle Boots
Bulk-packed plastic ankle boots with metal toe-caps for safety, outer soles and uppers of plastics, valued low for distributors. HTS 6402.91.16.00 due to specific features: ankle-covering, protective metal toe, ≤$3/pair. Excludes trimmings from material calculation.
Low-Cost PVC Steel Toe Industrial Shoes
PVC-constructed ankle-high industrial shoes with steel toe-caps for protection, rubber-like plastic soles for grip. Perfectly fits 6402.91.16.00 as other non-sports footwear valued not over $3/pair with required safety features.