Leather Carpenter Work Shoes from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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