Metal Toe Work Slip-Ons from Japan
Slip-on style work shoes with rubber/plastic uppers and soles, incorporating a steel toe-cap for toe protection in warehouses or construction sites. Classified in 6402.99.16.00 for other rubber/plastics footwear valued $3-$6.50/pair with protective metal toe. Plastics form the dominant external surface per notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Include manufacturer specs confirming metal toe-cap protection equivalent to 75 ft-lb impact resistance for CBP verification
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as 'casual' shoes without toe-cap; provide photos showing visible metal cap
• For bulk imports, segregate by pair value to prevent averaging that could push some over $6.50 threshold