Unisex Leather Work Boots

Durable ankle-covering boots with steel toe caps, leather uppers, and rubber outsoles for light industrial tasks. Not sports-oriented and for general users, they qualify under this code due to leather's dominant external upper surface and non-specialized design.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6403.40Lower: 18.5% vs 27.5%

If uppers contain mainly plastics or rubber (e.g., heavy PVC overlays)

Plastics/rubber as greatest visible upper surface per Chapter note 4(a) changes heading.

6402.99.31Lower: 16% vs 27.5%

If for protective active footwear valued over $24/pair with water protection

US note defines protective active if coated textiles provide water resistance, shifting to 6402.99.

6406.20.00.00Lower: 20.2% vs 27.5%

If imported as outer soles or uppers separately for assembly

Unassembled parts classify under 6406.20, not complete footwear.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include safety certifications if claiming work boot status, but note HTS focuses on materials not end-use

Avoid classifying as protective if water-resistant via coated textiles (see US note for 6402.99)

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