Protective Steel Toe Clogs
Durable clogs designed for food service or light manufacturing, featuring rubber/plastic construction and embedded steel toe-cap for safety. HTS 6402.99.16.00 applies to these valued over $3 but not over $6.50/pair with metal toe protection. Outer sole rubber contacts ground primarily.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for men’s size 9+ valued under $3/pair
Gender/size-specific subheadings apply first; men's larger sizes have separate low-value category.
If featuring leather uppers with rubber sole
Leather as predominant upper material per Note 4(a) shifts to 6403 leather footwear headings.
If knitted uppers rather than plastics/rubber
Knitted textile uppers classify in Chapter 61 as other made-up textile articles, not Chapter 64 plastics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document that plastics/rubber exceed 50% external upper surface area; textile linings don't count per Chapter Note 4(a)
• Obtain country-of-origin certificates, as many from Asia; ensure no forced labor declarations needed
Related Products under HTS 6402.99.16.00
Steel Toe Safety Sneakers
These low-cut sneakers feature an outer sole and upper made primarily of rubber or plastics, with a protective metal toe-cap for safety in light industrial environments. They fall under HTS 6402.99.16.00 due to their value between $3 and $6.50 per pair and the metal toe-cap distinguishing them from non-safety footwear. The rubber/plastic materials dominate the external surface area of both upper and sole as per Chapter Note 4.
Metal Toe Work Slip-Ons
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.
Safety Toe Casual Work Oxfords
Oxford-style shoes mimicking casual wear but with reinforced rubber/plastic uppers and steel toe-caps for office-warehouse hybrid use, priced $5/pair. 6402.99.16.00 due to materials, value, and protective feature. Greatest surface area rule confirms classification.
Budget Steel Toe Sneaker-Likes
Affordable sneaker-style safety shoes with thermoplastic uppers, rubber outsoles, and steel toe-caps for entry-level workers. Valued at $5.50/pair, classified 6402.99.16.00 for metal toe-cap rubber/plastics footwear.
Industrial Metal Cap Deck Shoes
Non-slip deck shoes for shipyards or docks with PVC/rubber uppers, soles, and protective steel toe-caps valued $4-$6/pair. Fits 6402.99.16.00 as other footwear incorporating metal toe-caps. Visible plastic layer qualifies under Chapter Note 3.