Pigskin Steel Toe Logger Boots
Pigskin Steel Toe Logger Boots are high-lace boots crafted from pigskin uppers using traditional welt construction, featuring protective metal toe-caps and rubber lug soles for forestry work. They fall under tariff item 6403.40.00 as footwear with leather uppers and a protective metal toe-cap, with pigskin being the primary upper material.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 18% | — | 18% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the boots cover the ankle but do not have a protective metal toe-cap
Footwear with leather uppers covering the ankle, without metal toe protection, falls under this alternative.
If the upper is predominantly textile with only pigskin accents
If the upper's greatest external surface area is textile, the footwear is classified under sports footwear with textile uppers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the pigskin upper is the dominant external surface area, excluding accessories like laces or patches
• Declare the metal toe-cap as a protective feature to qualify for this tariff item
• Verify that the boots are not considered 'worn' or 'toy' footwear, which would fall under other chapters
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