Protective Steel Toe Logger Boots from Japan
Logger boots designed for forestry work with rubber/plastic construction covering the ankle and a steel metal toe-cap for protection against falling objects. Valued above $12/pair, classified in HTS 6402.91.30.00 based on material notes for uppers and soles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document compliance with OSHA 1910.136 for foot protection to support classification and avoid penalties
• Check for visible plastic layer on any textile uppers per Chapter Note 2(a) to confirm rubber/plastics heading
• Pair value must exclude cartons; undervalued shipments often result in CBP assessments