Men's Leather Work Boots from China
Heavy-duty leather work boots for men cover the ankle with reinforced toe caps and rubber lug soles for industrial sites. HTS 6403.91.60 applies to these men's leather upper ankle boots, excluding sports designs. Composition emphasizes safety without athletic features.
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
• Include safety certifications but note they don't affect HTS; focus on material surface areas
• Provide detailed photos/invoices showing ankle coverage and leather dominance
• Watch for composite leather soles pushing to other subheadings if not rubber/plastics