Industrial Metal Cap Safety Boots

Safety boots for factory use with outer soles and uppers of plastics/rubber, ankle height, and protective metal toe-cap. Exceeding $12/pair, they fit HTS 6402.91.30.00 precisely due to exclusion of non-metal safety features.

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.

6403.91.90Lower: 27.5% vs 30%

If leather uppers with rubber sole and metal toe

Dominant leather external upper surface area per Note 4(a) dictates leather footwear classification.

6402.99Same rate: 30%

If low cut not covering ankle

Lack of ankle coverage shifts to other rubber/plastics footwear subheadings.

8708.29Lower: 27.5% vs 30%

If designed specifically as vehicle mechanic safety boots

Parts/accessories of motor vehicles if end-use specialized beyond general footwear.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use detailed photos in entry docs showing metal toe-cap location and material composition

• Obtain advance ruling from CBP for borderline rubber/textile uppers to prevent delays

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