Men's Composite Toe Plastic Safety Boots from China
Men's ankle-covering safety boots made with plastic uppers and soles, featuring composite toe caps for protection in manufacturing environments, valued over $12/pair. The non-marking soles and slip-resistant design suit industrial work floors. HTS 6402.91.90.10 applies for men's work footwear of rubber/plastics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document composite toe compliance with ASTM standards to support work footwear classification
• Measure external surface areas precisely for uppers and soles as per Chapter Notes 4(a)-(b)
• Beware of valuing errors; pairs under $12/pair reclassify to lower-value subheadings