Men's Wolverine DuraShocks Steel Toe Welt Work Boots from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
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
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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