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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+10.0%16%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6402.99.21Higher: 37.5% vs 16%

If covering entire foot like protective overshoes

Explicit chapter exclusion for weather/chemical protection footwear redirects to other 6402 subheadings.

6403.40.30Higher: 22.5% vs 16%

If leather strap reinforcements dominating upper

If leather (headings 4107/4112-14) constitutes greatest external area, moves to 6403.40 leather footwear.

8716.90.50Higher: 53.1% vs 16%

If parts for cycling shoes with toe-caps

Specialized sports footwear parts may fall under vehicle/trailer parts in Chapter 87.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm 'metal' toe-cap material—composite toes may alter classification rulings

Document ground-contact sole material per Note 4(b) to affirm rubber/plastics

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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.