Leather Mechanic Work Shoes from Germany
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 — 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
• 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