U.S. imports of Safety Footwear with Leather Uppers and Protective Metal Toe-Cap (HS 640340) totaled $37.5M in August 2026, imported from 53 countries.
Importers of Safety Footwear with Leather Uppers and Protective Metal Toe-Cap paid $6.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 18.01% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Safety Footwear with Leather Uppers and Protective Metal Toe-Cap imports of $37.5M in August 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $32.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataProtective metal toe-cap footwear — commonly called steel-toed or safety boots — with leather uppers and outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather is classified here, serving the construction, manufacturing, and logistics sectors. The US schedule separates pigskin-upper variants (6403403030) from other leather uppers (6403403090), with a third line (6403406000) covering other protective toe-cap configurations. Cambodia leads US supply under this heading, ahead of China and Vietnam — an unusual sourcing pattern that reflects the concentration of safety footwear manufacturing capacity in Southeast Asia beyond the two largest producers. Importers should confirm that the metal toe-cap meets applicable ASTM or ANSI safety standards, as buyers in regulated industries often require certification documentation independent of customs classification.
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4.7K import shipments a month
Cambodia has developed significant capacity in safety and work footwear manufacturing, partly through foreign direct investment from brands seeking to diversify production away from China. Its position ahead of China and Vietnam under this specific heading reflects that concentration, though supply chains remain closely linked across the region.
CBP may request technical specifications or manufacturer's certifications confirming the presence and construction of the metal toe-cap. Importers should retain product spec sheets and, where applicable, ASTM F2413 or equivalent test reports, as these support both correct classification and downstream compliance with workplace safety procurement requirements.
Subheading 5 of 8 in heading 6403
Subheading 640340 · $37.5M of $1.1B
ImportsExports
Imports
$37.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $374.7M of Safety Footwear with Leather Uppers and Protective Metal Toe-Cap and exported $23.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6403406000 | Ftwr Sol R/P/L/C-L Upper Leather Oth Prot Toe-Cap | $30.3M | 18.62% | 99.31% | $5.6M |
| 6403403090 | Ftwr Sol R/P/L/C-L Mtl Toe-Cap Oth Exc Pigskin Upp | $7.8M | 16.04% | 95.51% | $1.2M |
| 6403403030 | Ftwr Sol R/P/L/C-L Have Metal Toe-Cap Pigskin Uppr | $189K | 1.05% | 19.56% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6403400000 | Footwear Lea Upper NESOI With A Metal Toe-Cap | $3.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Cambodia and Bangladesh together supply 59% of it.
customs district
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entry
rate provision · imports
1.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 18.01% of imports for consumption.