Men's Work Boot Leather Upper

Durable formed upper of composition leather for men's steel-toe work boots, including safety reinforcements and speed-lace system, excluding sole. HTS 6406.10.05.00 applies for leather uppers designated for men's industrial footwear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+17.5%26%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6406.90Lower: 10% vs 26%

If plastic/rubber predominant

If plastics/rubber cover greatest external area per Chapter Note 4(a), shifts from leather category.

6406.10.65.00Lower: 17.5% vs 26%

If valued over $7.50/dozen pairs

Statistical breakouts within leather uppers based on value thresholds.

5906.99Lower: 13.3% vs 26%

If vulcanized rubber-coated fabric

Rubber-coated textiles classify under Chapter 59, not as leather uppers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify leather origin and composition to meet 'leather' definition from headings 4107/4112-4114

Ship without any sole components to maintain parts status; assembly in US may trigger marking rules