Men's Leather Steel Toe Work Boots

Durable leather boots covering the ankle with steel toe reinforcement, designed for industrial work environments like construction sites. Classified under HTS 6403.91.60.10 as work footwear for men with leather uppers and rubber outer soles. The leather upper provides the greatest external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+17.5%26%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6403.91.90Higher: 27.5% vs 26%

If not specifically for work use

General leather ankle footwear for men falls here if lacking work-specific safety features like steel toes.

6403.40.60.00Lower: 18.5% vs 26%

If upper primarily textile

Shifts to textile upper heading if fabric exceeds leather in external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a).

6406.90Lower: 10% vs 26%

If imported as replacement parts

Solely outer soles or uppers classify as parts under heading 6406, excluding trimmings per Chapter Note 3.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify leather upper exceeds 50% external surface area; provide lab tests if contested by CBP

Include safety certifications (e.g

ASTM F2413) in documentation to substantiate 'work footwear' classification

Avoid misclassification as sports footwear by ensuring no provisions for spikes or cleats per subheading note

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