Logger's Leather Welt Safety Boots from Japan
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 — 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%
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