Women's Composite Toe Work Hikers from China
Ankle-covering women's hikers with rubber/plastics uppers and soles, featuring composite toe protection for impact resistance in work environments. Falls under HTS 6402.91.80.45 as women's work footwear valued $6.50-$12/pair, where rubber provides the greatest external surface area.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Include ASTM or equivalent safety certifications to substantiate 'work footwear' claim during customs review
• Measure ankle coverage precisely; ensure uppers extend above the ankle for this subheading
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluation—use detailed invoices showing retail/work-specific pricing