Budget Rubber Steel Toe Safety Shoes from China
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).
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct surface area analysis of uppers to confirm rubber/plastics exceed other materials, ignoring reinforcements
• Package as individual pairs for retail; bulk shipments may reclassify under parts headings
• Avoid common pitfall of omitting steel content declaration, which can lead to safety standard violations