Men's Rubber Welding Work Boots

Protective ankle boots for welders with rubber/plastic uppers exceeding 90% external area, heat-resistant for industrial use. Excludes exceptions like foxing. Classified as men's work footwear in HTS 6402.91.40.05.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+10.0%16%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

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

6402.91.42Higher: 30% vs 16%

If qualifying as protective active footwear over $24/pair

Water-resistant hiking-style work boots with coated textiles may fit protective active category.

5903.90.30Higher: 37.7% vs 16%

If textile fabric coated with rubber/plastics visible

Visible rubber/plastic layer on textile per Chapter Note 3(a) classifies as textile article.

6406.20.00.00Higher: 20.2% vs 16%

If imported as outer soles with uppers detached

Separate parts classify under 6406 rather than complete footwear.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Supply welding safety standards documentation to prove work designation

Test for exact upper material percentage; minor textile accents must not exceed 10%

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