Plastic Safety Toe Work Boots from Mexico
Low-cost work boots featuring uppers and outer soles made primarily of rubber or plastics, incorporating a protective metal toe-cap for safety. Valued not over $3/pair, these are classified under HTS 6402.99.12.00 due to the outer sole and upper materials, the metal toe-cap, and low value. They provide basic protection in industrial settings without meeting higher-value thresholds.
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Import Tips
• Verify the protective metal toe-cap meets ASTM F2413 standards and document impact resistance for customs compliance
• Provide detailed value breakdowns per pair to confirm 'not over $3/pair' classification; invoices must specify unit pricing
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring uppers are predominantly rubber/plastics by external surface area, per Chapter Note 4