Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Waterproof Safety-Toe Footwear with Rubber or Plastics Uppers and Soles (SITC 85111) totaled $1.7M in August 2026, imported from 38 countries.
Importers of Waterproof Safety-Toe Footwear with Rubber or Plastics Uppers and Soles paid $616K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 35.28% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThe combination of waterproofing, a protective metal toe-cap, and rubber or plastics construction — assembled without stitching, riveting, nailing, or similar mechanical fastening — defines this specialized industrial footwear heading. The assembly-method restriction is a frequent classification flashpoint: boots with rubber uppers bonded by vulcanization or adhesive qualify, while those with any mechanical fastening at the upper-to-sole junction may fall under a different heading. This footwear is a primary procurement category for oil-and-gas, chemical processing, and wet-environment industrial operations where both waterproofing and toe protection are mandatory. Importers should confirm that the metal toe-cap meets ASTM F2413 or equivalent standards if the product will be marketed for OSHA-regulated workplaces.
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This heading specifically excludes footwear assembled by stitching, riveting, nailing, screwing, plugging, or similar methods. The distinction reflects the tariff schedule's intent to capture fully molded or cemented waterproof construction. A single row of stitching at the upper-sole junction can shift classification to a different heading, so importers should obtain manufacturing process documentation from their supplier.
Yes — interior linings do not affect classification here, which is determined by the outer sole and upper material (rubber or plastics) and the assembly method. The heading covers waterproof footwear with metal toe-caps regardless of internal lining material, so a fleece-lined rubber boot with a steel toe would still classify here provided the assembly method qualifies.
Basic heading 347 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 85111 · $1.7M of $46.9B
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $21.7M of Waterproof Safety-Toe Footwear with Rubber or Plastics Uppers and Soles.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Portugal and China together supply 52% of it. China pays 54.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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