Men's Leather Work Boots with Steel Toe from Germany
Durable leather work boots featuring a steel toe cap for protection against falling objects, designed specifically for construction and industrial work environments. The upper is predominantly leather, and the outer sole is rubber, classifying it under HTS 6403.99.90.15 as work footwear valued over $2.50/pair for other persons. This meets the criteria for non-sports, non-protective active footwear with leather uppers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify leather upper exceeds 50% external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a) with lab testing if contested
• Include safety certification documents like ASTM F2413 for steel toe to avoid reclassification as casual footwear
• Declare value accurately excluding retail packaging to stay over $2.50/pair threshold