Men's Leather Hiking Boots from Japan
Durable leather boots covering the ankle with rubber outer soles, designed for men in outdoor activities like hiking. The leather upper has the greatest external surface area, qualifying under 6403.91.90 as other footwear for persons other than children, not fitting sports footwear definitions. They provide traction but lack provisions for spikes or cleats.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
Import Tips
• Verify leather upper exceeds 50% external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if contested
• Include detailed material composition invoices to avoid misclassification as textile uppers under 6404
• Ensure labeling specifies 'men's' to confirm 'for other persons' and prevent child footwear scrutiny