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
34%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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