Women's Composite Toe Industrial Shoes from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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