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Electrical Hazard Steel Toe Welt Boots

Welt-constructed boots with steel toe-caps and EH-rated rubber soles for electricians, featuring leather uppers. The protective metal toe-cap and leather upper with rubber sole place these boots under tariff item 6403.40.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China18%—18%
🇲🇽Mexico18%—18%
🇺🇸United States18%—18%
🇩🇪Germany18%—18%
🇯🇵Japan18%—18%
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be required
  • HC

    Consumer Products Safety · May be required

    May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 6403400000; Equal To 6403400000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6403.91.00Same rate: 18%

If the boots cover the ankle and the steel toe is absent

Leather ankle boots with rubber soles without metal toe protection fall under this alternative.

6403.99.10Lower: Free vs 18%

If the boots do not cover the ankle and lack a steel toe

Other leather footwear without metal toe protection is classified here.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm that the EH rating does not affect the classification; the metal toe-cap is the key feature for 6403.40.00

• Include the safety standards (e.g

• CSA or ASTM) in the product documentation to expedite CBSA clearance

• Check if the boots have any additional features, like waterproof membranes, that might affect the upper material determination

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