Men's Leather Steel Toe Work Boots from Japan
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).
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
• 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