Men's Steel Toe Leather Work Boots from Japan
These rugged leather boots feature a protective metal toe-cap for safety in industrial environments, with rubber outer soles for durability and traction. The upper is predominantly leather, qualifying under HTS 6403.40.60.00 as other footwear with a metal toe-cap. They provide essential protection against impacts while meeting workplace safety standards.
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 standards and include test certifications in documentation to avoid reclassification
• Label footwear clearly with material composition (leather upper, rubber sole) and country of origin for CBP compliance