Industrial Safety Toe Sneakers from China

Ankle-high sneakers designed for light industrial work, with rubber uppers/soles and steel toe reinforcement, valued at $11/pair. They match HTS 6402.91.26.00 for rubber/plastics footwear covering ankle with metal toe-cap. Excludes sports per subheading note as no spikes/provisions.

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

Conduct surface area analysis for uppers/sole per Notes 4(a)/(b); photos/videos aid CBP review

Pair with proper invoices showing value breakdown to prevent audits