Men's Leather Hiking Boots from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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