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
22.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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