Steel Toe Safety Work Boots from Germany
These ankle-high work boots feature outer soles and uppers made primarily of rubber or plastics with an incorporated protective metal toe-cap for safety in industrial environments. They are valued between $6.50 and $12 per pair, classifying under HTS 6402.91.26.00 due to the material composition, ankle coverage, and safety feature as per Chapter Note 4. The metal toe-cap provides impact protection without altering the primary rubber/plastics classification.
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
• Verify the protective metal toe-cap meets ASTM F2413 standards and document impact resistance testing to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed value declarations per pair and material breakdowns (rubber/plastics >50% surface area) per Chapter Note 4