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Men's Grease-Resistant Industrial Shoe Covers from Germany

Lightweight plastic shoe covers for mechanics, preventing grease and oil transfer when worn in lieu of dedicated footwear. HTS 6402.99.33.20 applies to these men's rubber/plastics items explicitly for chemical/grease protection.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Batch-test for oil resistance certification; attach to entries as many are challenged for lacking protective proof

• Avoid classifying sets with gloves—sell/import separately to stay in footwear heading

• Declare country of origin accurately; Vietnam/China origins often scrutinized for transshipment