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Leather Mechanic Work Shoes from China

Oil-resistant leather shoes with grippy rubber soles designed for auto mechanics working in garage settings. Meets HTS 6403.99.90.15 as leather upper work footwear valued over $2.50/pair, not sports or active protective.

Duty Rate — China → United States

30%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Certify oil resistance to support work classification

Avoid bulk packaging declaration that drops per-pair value below threshold

Prepare for CBP queries on leather vs composition leather soles