Men's Leather Welt Work Boots from China
Durable leather boots with welt construction covering the ankle, featuring rubber outer soles and steel toes for industrial work environments. Classified under HTS 6403.91.30.25 as welt work footwear with leather uppers and rubber soles. The welt construction and work design distinguish it from casual or sports footwear.
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
• Verify leather upper exceeds 50% external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if contested
• Include safety certifications (e.g
• ASTM for steel toes) in documentation to avoid reclassification as casual footwear
• Declare welt construction explicitly; common pitfall is mislabeling as sewn, leading to higher duties