Pigskin Protective Toe Hiking Boots

Rugged hiking boots with pigskin leather uppers, welted for resoleability, and steel toe-caps for protection against rocks and impacts. Outer soles are rubber for grip on trails; fits 6403.40.30.30 as pigskin upper exceeds other materials in visible surface area, with metal toe-cap qualifying as protective.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+17.5%22.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

6402.91.90Higher: 37.5% vs 22.5%

If waterproof with coated textile

Protective active footwear over $24/pair with water-resistant laminated uppers classifies in 6402.91 as per US note.

6403.40.30Same rate: 22.5%

If specially designed for sports with cleats

Sports footwear with provisions for spikes/cleats moves to sports-specific subheadings per subheading note.

6403.99.75Lower: 17% vs 22.5%

If plastic/rubber dominates upper

Uppers with greatest external area of plastics/rubber (including visible textile overlays) shift to 6403.99.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide invoices specifying pigskin sourcing from headings 4107/4112-4114 to confirm leather definition

Label footwear clearly as 'welt construction' and include metal content declaration for HTS precision

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