Women's Puncture-Resistant Work Shoes

Ankle-covering women's shoes with rubber uppers/soles and puncture plates for protection in construction or waste management. Fits HTS 6402.91.80.45 as work footwear $6.50-$12/pair.

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.

6403.59.60Lower: 26% vs 37.5%

If for women with leather uppers

Leather predominant upper per Note 4(a) classifies in 6403.59.

6402.99.90Same rate: 37.5%

If below-ankle design

Lack of ankle coverage moves to 6402.99 other footwear.

5906.99Lower: 13.3% vs 37.5%

If rubber-coated textile upper only

Separate coated textile materials classify in Chapter 59 before assembly.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit puncture resistance test results (e.g

ASTM F2413) to support work footwear status

Use detailed photos/specs showing ankle coverage and material visibility to naked eye

Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial parts; retail-ready avoids 6406

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