Factory Floor Metal Toe Shoes from Japan
Protective shoes for factory floors with ankle coverage, full rubber/plastics build, and integrated metal toe-cap, valued $7.25/pair. Classified in 6402.91.26.00 for value range and features; plastics layer visible externally meets Chapter Note 3(a).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Certify metal toe with supplier affidavits; CBP may test for compliance
• Use HTS value brackets carefully—$6.50-$12 strict per subheading
• Avoid bulk packaging misclass as parts