Budget Plastic Toe-Cap Sneakers from China
Affordable sneakers with rubber soles, plastic uppers, and embedded steel toe for casual safety needs. Classified in HTS 6402.99.12.00 for low-value footwear with rubber/plastics materials incorporating a protective metal toe-cap. Not sports footwear per subheading note.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct material surface area analysis for uppers (greatest external area rules) to avoid reclassification to textile headings
• Retain factory specs confirming metal toe-cap protection; CBP may inspect for genuine safety features
• For bulk imports, ensure packing lists detail pair counts and values to prevent averaging pitfalls over $3/pair