Leather-Patched Work Boot Upper from Japan
Heavy-duty formed upper for work boots with textile canvas body and leather patches, toe caps, and counter reinforcements covering >50% external area. HTS 6406.10.20 applies as leather accessories count toward surface area dominance. Ideal for industrial footwear assembly.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct surface area calculation per note 4(a), ignoring color changes but including all leather visible externally
• Pair with HTS rulings for similar products to support entry; archive for audits