Men's Steel Toe Welt Leather Work Boots from Japan
These heavy-duty work boots feature a welt construction for durability and resoling, with a protective metal toe-cap to safeguard against impacts. The upper is made predominantly of leather, and the outer sole is rubber, classifying it under HTS 6403.40.30 as welt footwear with a protective metal toe-cap. This construction provides superior flexibility and longevity for industrial use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
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
• Verify the metal toe-cap meets ASTM F2413 safety standards and document certification for CBP inspection
• Provide detailed material breakdowns showing leather as the predominant upper material per Chapter Note 4(a)