Budget Steel Toe Hiking-Style Boots from China
Entry-level ankle boots mimicking hiking style but with rubber/plastics construction and protective steel toe-cap for work use, at $9/pair. Fits 6402.91.26.00 as non-sports (no spikes per note), rubber/plastics dominant. Ground-contact sole is rubber per Note 4(b).
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Distinguish from true hiking shoes—no water protection claim to avoid US Note active classification
• Document no textile sole weakness per US Note for rubber sole confirmation