Steel Toe Safety Sneakers from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
30%
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
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