Unisex Leather Work Boots from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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)