Having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area (including any accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is rubber or plastics (except footwear having foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather)
Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics: > Other footwear: > Other: > Incorporating a protective metal toe-cap: > Having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area (including any accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is rubber or plastics (except footwear having foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 6402.99.04.00
Steel Toe Rubber Safety Boots
These industrial safety boots feature uppers made predominantly of rubber or plastics covering over 90% of the external surface area, with a protective metal toe-cap for impact resistance. They lack foxing bands overlapping the upper and are not designed as overshoes for protection against weather or chemicals. Classified under HTS 6402.99.0400 due to the rubber/plastic upper dominance and metal toe-cap incorporation.
Protective Metal Toe Work Sneakers
Lightweight sneakers designed for construction sites with uppers over 90% rubber or plastic external surface and an embedded steel toe-cap for protection. No foxing band present, and not intended as protective overshoes against elements. Fits HTS 6402.99.0400 for other rubber/plastic footwear incorporating metal toe-caps.
Industrial Steel Toe Plastic Clogs
Durable clogs for factory floors with injection-molded plastic uppers exceeding 90% external surface area and integrated metal toe-caps. Excludes foxing and overshoe designs per note exclusions. HTS 6402.99.0400 applies to this other rubber/plastic footwear with toe protection.
Metal Toe Plastic Safety Slip-Ons
Slip-on safety shoes with seamless plastic uppers >90% external surface and steel toe-caps for easy industrial access. No foxing or overshoe features. Classifies in HTS 6402.99.0400 for qualifying rubber/plastic footwear.
Rubber Upper Steel Toe Casual Shoes
Everyday-style shoes with rubber uppers dominating 90+% external area and discreet steel toe-caps for light-duty protection. Lacks excluded foxing/overshoe traits. HTS 6402.99.0400 designation.
Safety Toe Cap Rubber Deck Shoes
Non-slip deck shoes for marine work environments featuring rubber uppers >90% external area with steel toe-caps, no foxing overlap. Not protective overshoes for chemicals/weather. Precisely matches HTS 6402.99.0400 criteria.
Composite Toe Rubber Work Boots
Heavy-duty boots with rubber uppers over 90% surface area incorporating protective metal (not composite) toe-caps for warehouse use. Excludes foxing and overshoe protections. HTS 6402.99.0400 for rubber/plastic uppers with metal toe-caps.