Logger's Leather Welt Safety Boots from China

Heavy-duty ankle boots for loggers with welted leather uppers, Vibram rubber soles, and puncture-resistant plates. HTS 6403.91.30.25 for welt work footwear; leather provides greatest upper surface area.

Duty Rate — China → United States

22.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Include ANSI safety ratings in entry docs for work classification validation

Beware textile lining visibility; doesn't affect if leather external layer dominates

Declare as 'welt' specifically; misdescription risks higher 'other' duties