Composite Toe Work Boots from Japan
Industrial work boots with rubber or plastic uppers and soles, ankle coverage, and a protective metal toe-cap for hazard protection. Priced over $12/pair, they match HTS 6402.91.30.00 as the upper's dominant external surface is rubber/plastics and sole contacts ground via plastics per notes.
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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab test reports confirming metal toe-cap impact resistance; CBP often audits safety claims
• Avoid classifying as 'protective active' under 6402.91.42 if not using coated textile for water protection
• Declare exact value per statutory pair, watching for undervaluation pitfalls in commercial invoices