Men's Waterproof Leather Logger Boots from Japan
Heavy-duty leather boots for logging and forestry work, featuring ankle coverage, high traction rubber soles, and water-resistant treatment. Fits HTS 6403.91.60.10 for men's work footwear with leather uppers. Outer sole material is rubber with greatest ground contact per Chapter Note 4(b).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
Import Tips
• Document water resistance via material specs; distinguish from 'protective active footwear' in 6402.99 which requires coated textiles over $24/pair
• Label clearly as work footwear to avoid scrutiny; include end-use declarations
• Check for composite leather in soles, but confirm rubber dominates ground contact