Factory Steel Toe Boots

Factory floor boots made with rubber uppers and plastic soles, ankle length, and steel protective toe-cap for machinery protection. Over $12/pair qualifies for HTS 6402.91.30.00 classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China20%+10.0%30%
🇲🇽Mexico20%+10.0%30%
🇨🇦Canada20%+10.0%30%
🇩🇪Germany20%+10.0%30%
🇯🇵Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6403.91Lower: 20% vs 30%

If for men's leather safety boots over $2.50/pair

Leather uppers dominant would classify under specific leather safety provisions.

6406.90Lower: 10% vs 30%

If metal toe-caps as replacement parts

Chapter Note 3 excludes toe-caps from footwear parts; classified as other metal articles.

6117.80.95Higher: 32.1% vs 30%

If knitted ankle protectors with toe-cap sold as set

Knitted/crocheted accessories sets fall in Chapter 61 if not complete footwear.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Entry summary must reference exact HTS; mismatches lead to duty recalculation

• Test sole durability if textile elements present per US Note on outer sole

• Consider bonding for frequent importers to defer duties on safety boots

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Steel Toe Safety Hiking Boots

These hiking boots feature uppers and outer soles made predominantly of rubber or plastics, cover the ankle, and incorporate a protective metal toe-cap for industrial safety. Valued over $12/pair, they are classified under HTS 6402.91.30.00 due to their outer sole material in contact with the ground being rubber/plastics and the metal toe-cap distinguishing them from non-safety footwear.

Composite Toe Work Boots

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.

Protective Steel Toe Logger Boots

Logger boots designed for forestry work with rubber/plastic construction covering the ankle and a steel metal toe-cap for protection against falling objects. Valued above $12/pair, classified in HTS 6402.91.30.00 based on material notes for uppers and soles.

6-Inch Steel Toe Rubber Work Boots

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.

Safety Metal Toe PVC Boots

PVC construction safety boots covering the ankle with rubber/plastic soles and a protective metal toe-cap for chemical-resistant environments. Exceeding $12/pair, fits HTS 6402.91.30.00 for plastics-dominant footwear.

Metal Toe Construction Boots

Heavy-duty construction boots with plastic/rubber uppers and soles covering the ankle, featuring an embedded protective metal toe-cap. Over $12/pair valuation places them in HTS 6402.91.30.00 for rubber/plastics footwear with safety features.