Budget Rubber Steel Toe Safety Shoes from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
24%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, 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