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Women's Chemical-Resistant Plastic Work Sneakers from Germany

Sneaker-style women's footwear with molded plastic uppers over 90% surface for lab or cleaning work. No cleats or foxing, focused on chemical splash resistance without full protective overlay. Classified in HTS 6402.99.31.55 as qualifying women's work footwear.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include chemical resistance certifications (e.g

• EN 14605) to validate work use and smooth entry

• Measure external surface precisely, excluding reinforcements, to meet 90% plastics requirement

• Differentiate from sports sneakers by avoiding athletic branding or features like spikes