6402.99.16.00/Steel Toe Safety Sneakers/Germany

Steel Toe Safety Sneakers from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → 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

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Import Tips

• Verify the protective metal toe-cap meets ASTM F2413 standards and provide lab certification to avoid reclassification as non-safety footwear

• Declare exact value per pair accurately with invoices; undervaluation in this $3-$6.50 range often triggers audits

• Ensure fiber content labels if any textile reinforcements are visible, as per Chapter Note 4(a) for upper material determination