Men's Waterproof Steel Toe Welt Hikers from China
Welted hiking-style work boots with waterproof leather uppers and steel toes, rubber lugged soles. HTS 6403.40.30.90 for protective metal toe-cap welt footwear. Not 'protective active' per US note due to toe focus over water protection.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Waterproofing via wax/treatment doesn't change material classification; confirm leather base
• Distinguish from hiking shoes (6402.99) by emphasizing safety toe over sports use
• Value over $12/pair common; watch for informal entry limits