Men's Composite Toe Plastic Safety Boots from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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