Steel Toe Safety Sneakers from China
These sneakers feature an outer sole and upper made primarily of rubber or plastics with a protective metal toe-cap for industrial safety. Valued over $12 per pair, they provide impact protection while maintaining a casual sneaker appearance. Classified under 6402.99.21.00 due to the rubber/plastics materials and metal toe-cap.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the metal toe-cap meets ASTM F2413 standards and document impact ratings for customs
• Provide detailed material breakdown showing rubber/plastics as dominant upper/sole materials
• Avoid misclassification as work boots by confirming casual sneaker design, not specialized sports