Protective Toe Casual Loafers from China
Casual loafers constructed with rubber or plastics uppers and outer soles, featuring an embedded protective metal toe-cap. Valued over $12/pair for everyday safety in warehouses. HTS 6402.99.21.00 applies to this non-leather, non-sports category.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Measure external surface area of upper materials per Chapter Note 4(a) to confirm plastics dominance
• Retain invoices proving value exceeds $12/pair to avoid downshift to lower subheading
• Ensure no cleats/spikes that could classify as sports footwear under subheading note