Women's Leather Safety Welt Shoes

Women's low-cut welt footwear made with full-grain leather uppers and protective features for construction sites. HTS 6403.99.40.20 applies due to leather uppers (dominant external surface), rubber soles, welt construction, and work designation per subheading. Excludes sports footwear per Chapter note.

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.

6403.99.75Lower: 17% vs 22.5%

If specially designed for firefighters or miners

Specialized occupational footwear has dedicated subheadings.

6403.19.30Lower: 18.5% vs 22.5%

If uppers predominantly textile by surface area

Chapter note 4(a) bases upper material on greatest external surface.

6406.90Lower: 10% vs 22.5%

If imported as welted uppers without soles

Parts of footwear excluding soles classify under heading 6406.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide photos proving welt seam visibility to confirm construction type

Declare exact leather type and source to meet Chapter 64 note (b) definitions

Avoid pitfalls by distinguishing from fashion shoes; include end-use statements