Rubber Work Boot Sole from China

Heavy-duty rubber outer sole for safety work boots with slip-resistant treads and steel shank provisions. HTS 6406.20.00.00 applies to this standalone rubber sole for industrial footwear.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20.2%

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
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)

Import Tips

Certify slip-resistance standards (e.g

ASTM F1677) for customs validation in safety claims

Separate heels and soles in packaging to maintain parts classification

Avoid mixing with uppers in containers to prevent 'set' classification under GRI 3