Men's Steel Toe Welt Leather Work Boots

These heavy-duty work boots feature a full-grain leather upper and welt construction for durability, with a protective steel toe-cap to safeguard against impacts. Classified under HTS 6403.40.30.90 as welt footwear with leather uppers and rubber outer soles incorporating a metal toe-cap, excluding sports footwear. The welted sole allows for resoling, typical in safety footwear.

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.

6403.99.60.90Higher: 26% vs 22.5%

If not welted construction

Non-welted footwear with leather uppers and protective metal toe-caps falls under other construction methods.

6403.40Same rate: 22.5%

If lacking protective metal toe-cap

Leather upper welt footwear without metal toe protection is classified in the general other footwear subheading.

6405.20.90Same rate: 22.5%

If primarily rubber/plastics upper by surface area

Chapter Note 4(a) bases upper material on greatest external surface area; rubber overlays shift classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the metal toe-cap meets ASTM F2413 standards and provide test certifications to avoid reclassification

Document welt construction with photos or manufacturer specs, as improper sole attachment can lead to misclassification

Ensure leather content exceeds 50% external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a) to confirm upper material

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