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Men's Composite Toe Plastic Safety Boots

Durable ankle boots for male workers with uppers and soles of plastics, including composite toe caps for impact protection in factories. Valued at $11/pair for budget industrial use. HTS 6402.91.80.10 applies for rubber/plastics construction, men's work footwear, ankle coverage, and value band.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China20%+20.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico20%+10.0%30%
🇨🇦Canada20%+10.0%30%
🇩🇪Germany20%—20%
🇯🇵Japan20%+40.0%60%

Alternative Classifications

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

6403.40.60Lower: 21% vs 40%

If leather uppers with plastic sole

Leather dominant upper per Note 4(a) directs to leather footwear headings.

6406.90Lower: 12.5% vs 40%

If imported as unassembled upper and sole kit

Parts of footwear (not trims) classify under 6406 if not complete.

6402.91.60Higher: 68% vs 40%

If valued not over $6.50/pair

Lower value threshold uses different subheading in hierarchy.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Conduct material surface area analysis for uppers/sole; retain photos/tests for CBP review

• Classify as 'work' with evidence of safety features; avoid general 'safety shoe' ambiguity

• Watch for set classification if sold with insoles—individual boots stay here, sets may change