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6-Inch Steel Toe Rubber Work Boots from Germany

6-inch high rubber work boots with plastic outer soles, featuring a protective metal toe-cap, ideal for construction sites. Over $12/pair and with rubber/plastics materials dominant, classified under HTS 6402.91.30.00.

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

• Confirm ankle coverage by measuring from sole top edge; must fully enclose ankle joint

• Invoice must specify 'protective metal toe-cap' explicitly for audit-proofing

• Watch for re-export provisions if boots are USMCA-origin but assembled abroad