Men's Composite Toe Plastic Safety Boots from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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