Men's Work Boot Leather Reinforced Textile Upper

Durable formed upper for men's safety work boots with textile mesh base and thick leather reinforcements covering >50% external area for abrasion resistance. Classed in 6406.10.20.31 as men's textile uppers with predominant leather surface.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10.5%+17.5%28%
🇲🇽Mexico10.5%+10.0%20.5%
🇨🇦Canada10.5%+10.0%20.5%
🇩🇪Germany10.5%+10.0%20.5%
🇯🇵Japan10.5%+10.0%20.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6406.10.85.00Lower: 22% vs 28%

If of leather (no textile base)

Pure leather uppers without textile dominance shift to dedicated leather uppers subheading.

5906.99Lower: 13.3% vs 28%

If rubber-coated textile dominant

Visible rubber layer on textile per Chapter Note 3(a) classifies as rubber materials.

6217.10Lower: 24.6% vs 28%

If sold as made-up textile accessories

Loose textile uppers resembling gaiters/leggings go to Chapter 62 other made-ups.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include material breakdown reports certifying leather surface dominance per note 4(a)

Avoid bulk packaging that suggests sets with soles, risking reclassification as finished boots

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