Steel Toe Safety Sneakers from Japan
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 — 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
• 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