Men's Steel Toe Welt Leather Boots from China

Protective steel toe welt boots with premium leather uppers for factory work, rubber soles for traction. Specifically 6403.99.40.20 as other work welt footwear; steel toe ignored as reinforcement per note 4. Leather upper confirmed by external surface area.

Duty Rate — China → United States

22.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Certify steel toe compliance (ASTM) but note it doesn't affect HTS per notes

Measure upper surface precisely; accessories like buckles excluded

Avoid reclassification by proving work intent over fashion