Men's Leather Work Boots

Heavy-duty ankle leather boots for men with steel toes and rubber lug soles for construction sites. Leather uppers dominate external surface, fitting 6403.91.90 as other adult footwear excluding sports types. Provides protection but not for defined sporting activities.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China10%+17.5%27.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico10%+10.0%20%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada10%+10.0%20%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany10%+10.0%20%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅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 designed as sports footwear with cleat provisions

Subheading note 1 reclassifies if featuring spikes, cleats or similar sporting attachments.

6402.99.90Higher: 37.5% vs 27.5%

If for low-cut work shoe versions

Height below ankle moves to non-covering ankle subheading 6402.

6405.90.90Lower: 22.5% vs 27.5%

If other materials dominate upper

Non-leather, non-textile uppers fall under heading 6405 for other footwear materials.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Certify safety features like steel toes don't alter primary material classification; disclose in entry docs

β€’ Use ASTM testing for leather content to defend against challenges on upper material dominance

β€’ Separate safety accessories in documentation to prevent classification as composite goods

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