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Women's Leather Safety Welt Shoes from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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