Women's Composite Toe Industrial Shoes

Women's ankle-high work shoes with rubber uppers and plastic/rubber soles, equipped with non-metallic composite toes for electrical hazard protection in factories. HTS 6402.91.90.45 applies to this valued-over-$12 work footwear with rubber/plastics materials dominant externally. Excludes sports features per subheading note.

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.

6403.51.90Lower: 27.5% vs 37.5%

If for women's leather upper with rubber sole, covering ankle

Primary upper material leather per Note 4(a) directs to heading 6403.

6406.90Lower: 10% vs 37.5%

If imported as separate uppers or soles for assembly

Heading 6406 for parts, excluding trims per Chapter Note 3.

6402.91.90Same rate: 37.5%

If not specifically work footwear but other women's type

Work designation separates from general 'other' women's footwear.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify composite toe standards (ASTM) and electrical hazard ratings for OSHA compliance on entry

Document value per pair exceeding $12 with commercial invoices to avoid reclassification

Avoid pitfall of classifying as casual if reinforcements like randing indicate work use

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