Budget Rubber Steel Toe Safety Shoes from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
24%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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