6403.40—Other footwear, incorporating a protective metal toe-cap
General duty rate
5% – 8.5%
Across 3 10-digit lines; pick a line below for the exact rate
Coverage on this page
Up one level: 6403 — Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather: (heading)
Plain-English explanation
HTS 6403.40 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Other footwear, incorporating a protective metal toe-cap. It sits in Chapter 64: Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles, Section XII: Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas, Sun Umbrellas, Walking Sticks, Seat-Sticks, Whips, Riding-Crops and Parts Thereof; Prepared Feathers and Articles Made Therewith; Artificial Flowers; Articles of Human Hair and rolls up 3 10-digit statistical lines, with general duty rates ranging from 5% to 8.5%. 1 Chapter 99 tariff modification currently touches one or more lines under this subheading.
10-digit lines under 6403.40(3)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
Tariff modifications(1)
Chapter 99 overlays touching one or more lines under 6403.40
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.88.16 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 15% |
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 6403.40 cover?
HTS 6403.40 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Other footwear, incorporating a protective metal toe-cap. It belongs to Chapter 64 and rolls up 3 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 6403.40?
General (Column 1) duty rates for the 10-digit lines under HTS 6403.40 range from 5% to 8.5%. The exact rate depends on the specific 10-digit statistical line — pick a line below to see its full rate detail.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 6403.40?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 6403.40 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 6403.40?
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