Men's Leather Hiking Boots from China
Durable men's hiking boots with full-grain leather uppers extending over the ankle and rugged rubber outer soles for trail use. Classified in HTS 6403.91.60 as non-sports leather ankle boots for men, lacking spikes or cleats per subheading note. Not protective active footwear due to non-laminated textile.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document leather sourcing from headings 4107/4112-4114 to meet Chapter Note 3(b) definition
• Measure outer sole contact area to confirm rubber as dominant material per Note 4(b)
• Label clearly as non-sports to prevent reclassification under sports subheadings