Men's Leather Welding Shoes

Heat-resistant leather shoes with rubber soles for welders, featuring flame-retardant properties but no sports features. Leather constitutes the main upper material, classifying under HTS 6403.99.90.15 for work footwear over $2.50/pair.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6402.99.31.65Lower: 16% vs 27.5%

If waterproof with plastics-coated textile upper

Water-resistant features shift to Chapter 64 heading 6402.

6406.10.77.00Higher: 28.7% vs 27.5%

If imported as uppers only

Unfinished uppers classify as parts under heading 6406.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include flame resistance test reports in documentation

Use commercial invoices specifying 'welding work footwear'

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