Metal Toe Construction Boots from China
Ankle-covering construction boots with rubber/plastics uppers and soles, featuring a steel toe-cap for protection against falling objects. Valued at $10/pair, they fit HTS 6402.91.26.00 as non-sports footwear with protective metal reinforcement. The design prioritizes durability in job sites while adhering to outer sole material rules in Note 4(b).
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Label footwear clearly with country of origin and safety certifications; missing docs lead to CBP holds
• Measure external surface areas precisely for uppers (rubber/plastics dominant) to confirm heading 6402