Budget Steel Toe Hiking-Style Boots from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
20%
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
• 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