6403.51.90/Men's Leather Work Boots/Japan

Men's Leather Work Boots from Japan

Durable leather boots covering the ankle with outer soles made of composition leather, designed for adult male workers in construction or industrial settings. Classified under HTS 6403.51.90 because the uppers are predominantly leather, soles are leather-based, they cover the ankle, and are intended for adults other than children. Excludes sports footwear or specialized protective types.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Verify leather content exceeds 50% of upper surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); provide tannery certificates if questioned

• Document sole material as composition leather (ground leather scraps bonded); avoid misclassification as rubber/plastics soles

• Label clearly as 'for adults' to distinguish from child sizes under 6403.51.60; common pitfall is size-based disputes