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Pigskin Metal Cap Carpenter Boots

Carpenter's pull-on boots featuring soft pigskin uppers, double-welt construction, protective metal toe-caps, and durable rubber heels. The pigskin upper and metal toe-cap qualify these 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%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

6403.99.10Lower: Free vs 18%

If the boots lack a protective metal toe-cap

Other leather footwear without metal toe protection would be classified here.

6403.51.10Same rate: 18%

If the boots are designed for sports activities

Sports footwear with leather uppers and metal toe-caps could be classified here.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the metal toe-cap is made of steel or another metal

• Verify the pigskin upper is the dominant external surface material

• Keep records of the boot's construction for CBSA verification

Related Products under Tariff item 6403.40.00

Brown Leather Steel Toe Goodyear Welt Boots

Classic Goodyear welt boots with protective steel toes, crafted from full-grain leather uppers and heat-resistant rubber soles. The welt stitching allows resoling, meeting the tariff item for other footwear with a protective metal toe-cap.

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 qualify these boots under tariff item 6403.40.00.

Industrial Steel Toe Welt Leather Oxford Shoes

Low-cut Oxford-style shoes with welted construction and embedded steel toe-caps for factory environments. The leather upper provides the greatest external surface area, with a composition rubber sole, aligning with tariff item 6403.40.00.

Men's Black Leather Steel Toe Welt Logger Boots

Logger boots with welt construction, featuring a protective steel toe-cap and full-grain leather uppers for rugged forestry work. The rubber outer sole provides traction, qualifying under tariff item 6403.40.00 due to the metal toe-cap.

Men's Steel Toe Welt Leather Work Boots

These heavy-duty work boots feature a welt construction for durability and resoling, with a protective metal toe-cap to safeguard against impacts. The upper is made predominantly of leather, and the outer sole is rubber, fitting tariff item 6403.40.00.

Metatarsal Guard Welt Leather Boots

Welt boots with steel toe and metatarsal guards, leather uppers for enhanced foot protection. The primary metal toe-cap feature classifies these under tariff item 6403.40.00 despite the additional metatarsal guard.