Pigskin Protective Toe Hiking Boots from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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