Men's Steel Toe Rubber Work Boots from Japan
These heavy-duty work boots for men feature uppers composed over 90% of rubber or plastics, covering the ankle, with a steel toe cap for protection. They are designed specifically for industrial work environments like construction sites. Classified under HTS 6402.91.40.05 due to the predominant rubber/plastic upper material and work footwear designation for men, excluding foxing or protective overfootwear exceptions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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
Import Tips
• Verify upper material composition exceeds 90% rubber/plastics via lab testing to confirm classification and avoid reclassification to textile uppers
• Provide documentation proving 'work footwear' purpose, such as safety certifications (e.g
• ASTM standards) for steel toes or protective features