Men's Steel Toe Welt Leather Work Boots from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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