Plastic Upper Steel Toe Safety Shoes

Durable ankle boots with molded plastic uppers and rubber outsoles, equipped with a protective steel toe-cap for warehouse use. Valued at $4.50/pair, they are classified in HTS 6402.91.20.00 for rubber/plastics footwear with metal toe-caps.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇲🇽Mexico37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇨🇦Canada37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇩🇪Germany37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇯🇵Japan37.5%+10.0%47.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6402.91.42.90Lower: 30% vs 47.5%

If protective active footwear without metal toe-cap

Waterproof hiking-style without metal cap qualifies as protective active under 6402.91.42.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 47.5%

If uppers imported separately as textile-rubber laminates

Unattached uppers with rubber layer classify as textile articles, not footwear.

6406.10Lower: 14.5% vs 47.5%

If for replacement rubber/plastics uppers only

Parts of footwear like uppers alone go to 6406, excluding complete assembled boots.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Measure external surface area of upper to confirm rubber/plastics exceed other materials

• Obtain country-of-origin certificates, as many are made in Asia; ensure proper marking

• Watch for value creep from added features like reflective strips that could push over $6.50

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