Protective Steel Cap Casual Shoes from Japan
Casual-looking shoes with rubber/plastic construction and embedded steel toe-caps for safety, valued at $11/pair. Used in workshops or garages where toe protection is needed without heavy boots. 6402.99.1900 applies for non-sports footwear with metal toe-caps.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Conduct surface area measurements for upper/sole materials as per Chapter Note 4; document for audits
• Pair with proper HTS entry summary; mismatches cause delays at ports like LA/Long Beach
• Avoid bulk packaging that implies industrial parts; retail-ready avoids parts classification