Men's Wolverine DuraShocks Steel Toe Welt Work Boots

These heavy-duty leather work boots for men feature a Goodyear welt construction for resoleability and a steel toe cap for protection against impacts up to 200 joules. The full-grain leather upper provides durability in harsh work environments like construction sites, classifying under HTS 6403.99.40.10 as men's welt work footwear with leather uppers and rubber outer soles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+17.5%22.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

6403.59.60Higher: 26% vs 22.5%

If not welt-constructed (cemented or vulcanized)

Non-welt work footwear for men falls under other construction methods in the same leather upper category.

6403.91.30Same rate: 22.5%

If designed primarily for street wear rather than work

Leather casual shoes without protective work features like steel toes classify as other footwear, not work-specific.

6405.20.90Same rate: 22.5%

If outer sole primarily of leather instead of rubber/plastics

Per chapter note 4(b), if leather covers the greatest ground-contact area, it shifts to Chapter 64 heading 6405 for leather-soled footwear.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify Goodyear welt construction and work safety features like steel toes to confirm classification; provide ASTM F2413 test reports if requested

Label footwear clearly with material composition (leather upper, rubber sole) and country of origin; include care instructions to avoid misclassification

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