Leather Carpenter Work Shoes from China
Low-cut leather shoes with reinforced toes and rubber soles for carpenters, providing durability against tools and debris. Predominant leather upper and rubber sole contact ground qualify for HTS 6403.99.90.15 as work footwear valued over $2.50/pair for non-ankle covering styles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
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
• Document occupational end-use with buyer letters to distinguish from casual leather shoes
• Ensure no spikes/cleats to avoid sports footwear note exclusion
• Test outer sole for rubber/plastics per US note on textile durability