Men's Rubber Work Sneakers High-Top

High-top rubber sneakers designed for light work duties cover men's ankles with durable rubber uppers and soles. HTS 6402.91.80.21 covers these as other non-sports, $6.50-$12/pair footwear. Excludes parts like buckles per Chapter Note 2.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China20%+17.5%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico20%+10.0%30%
🇨🇦Canada20%+10.0%30%
🇩🇪Germany20%+10.0%30%
🇯🇵Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

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

6403.40Lower: 18.5% vs 37.5%

If leather upper with plastic sole

Leather-dominant uppers with plastics soles use 6403.40 for other leather footwear.

6404.11Lower: 30% vs 37.5%

If textile upper

Textile materials with greatest upper surface classify in 6404 for textile uppers/rubber soles.

6405.90.90Lower: 22.5% vs 37.5%

If as protective footwear

Work-safety designs with reinforcements may qualify under 6405 other protective categories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish from safety footwear—no steel toes or required protections for this code

Batch imports by value; overages shift brackets

Country-of-origin marking on uppers/soles mandatory

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