Safety Toe Casual Work Oxfords from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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