Women's Composite Toe Industrial Shoes from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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