Safety Toe Casual Work Oxfords from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
47.5%
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
• CBP may scrutinize 'casual' appearance; submit engineering drawings showing metal toe integration
• Track landed cost per pair including freight to stay under $6.50 threshold
• Comply with REACH if EU-sourced plastics; US importers need SDS for chemicals