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HSChapter 64
U.S. imports of waterproof rubber or plastic footwear with protective metal toe-cap (HS 640110) totaled $1.6M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Waterproof Rubber or Plastic Footwear with Protective Metal Toe-Cap paid $474K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 39% on $1.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSafety-rated waterproof footwear combining bonded or cemented rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers with a protective metal toe-cap occupies a narrow but commercially important niche in industrial and construction PPE supply chains. The entire heading resolves to a single 10-digit tariff line (6401100000), simplifying classification but placing the burden on importers to document both the waterproof construction method and the presence of a compliant metal toe-cap. China dominates US import supply, with Canada and Portugal also appearing as notable sources. Because the metal toe-cap requirement is a positive classification criterion, footwear that merely has reinforced toe areas without a true metal cap should be classified elsewhere in Chapter 64.
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Three elements must be present simultaneously: outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, a bonded or cemented (not stitched) construction method, and an incorporated protective metal toe-cap. If the toe protection is composite, plastic, or composite-reinforced rather than metal, the footwear falls outside 640110 and should be classified under the appropriate NESOI waterproof or non-waterproof heading.
HTS classification is based solely on the physical characteristics of the article — material, construction, and the presence of a metal toe-cap — not on whether the footwear carries a specific safety standard certification. However, ASTM F2413 or similar certifications are often required by US buyers and end-use regulations independently of customs classification.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $438K | $160K | -$278K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | $283K | $22K | -$260K |
| CHINA | $247K | $21K | -$226K |
| NETHERLANDS | $192K | -- | -$192K |
| PORTUGAL | $168K | -- | -$168K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6401100000 | WATERPROOF FOOTWEAR RUBBER/PLASTIC A METAL TOE-CAP | $1.6M | 38.73% | $474K |
WATERPROOF FOOTWEAR RUBBER/PLASTIC A METAL TOE-CAP
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6401100000 | WATERPROOF FOOTWEAR RUBBER/PLASTIC A METAL TOE-CAP | $372K |
WATERPROOF FOOTWEAR RUBBER/PLASTIC A METAL TOE-CAP
10.5K prs
FOOTWEAR, OUTER SOLE RUB ETC & LEATHER UPPER NESOI
HS 640399
FOOTWEAR, OUTER SOLE & UPPER RUBBER OR PLAST NESOI
HS 640299
FOOTWEAR TEX UP RUBPLAS SOL SPORT SHOES
HS 640411
FOOTWEAR, OUT SOLE RUB OR PLAST & TEXT UPPER NESOI
HS 640419
FOOTWEAR, OUT SOLE RUB ETC & UP LEA NESOI, ANK COV
HS 640391
FOOTWEAR, OUTER SOLE & UPPER OF LEATHER NESOI
HS 640359
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHGATE SPRINGS-ALBURG, VT | $423K | -- | -$423K |
| BALTIMORE, MD | $326K | -- | -$326K |
| MIAMI, FL | $301K | $16K | -$285K |