Unisex Leather Work Boots from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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)