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Work Boot Leather Upper

Heavy-duty formed upper for steel-toe work boots from full-grain leather with minimal reinforcements. Classified HTS 6406.10.50.00 as leather-dominant formed upper without sole, adhering to Chapter Note 4(a) surface area rule.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China26.2%+20.0%46.2%
🇲🇽Mexico26.2%+10.0%36.2%
🇨🇦Canada26.2%+10.0%36.2%
🇩🇪Germany26.2%—26.2%
🇯🇵Japan26.2%+40.0%66.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

4107.91.80Lower: 39.9% vs 46.2%

If unformed leather pieces

Raw or dressed leather hides/skins before upper formation stay in Chapter 41.

6406.10.20Lower: 30.5% vs 46.2%

If specifically for men's or boys' footwear

Gender-specific uppers may have distinct statistical suffixes.

4203.29.30Higher: 51.5% vs 46.2%

If resembling leather apparel accessories

Leather articles not identifiable as footwear parts go to Chapter 42.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Source leather from headings 4107/4112-14 only to meet 'leather' definition

• Provide assembly instructions showing sole-less state for customs