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Locomotive Engineer Work Boots from Japan

Steel-toe safety boots imported by international freight train engineer for personal work use. HTS 9804.00.80 covers reasonable footwear for crew of international rail traffic intending to resume employment.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Prove rail employment with international route documentation; limit to personal pairs; safety footwear documentation helpful