Men's Leather Work Boots from China
Durable ankle-covering work boots for men with full leather uppers and leather outer soles, built for rugged use in construction or outdoors. Classified under HTS 6403.51.60 as men's footwear with leather components per Chapter Notes on material determination.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document leather tanning process to confirm classification under leather headings, avoiding plastics mislabeling
• Ensure no rubber reinforcements dominate the sole's ground-contact area to stay in leather sole subheading