To suspend temporarily the duty on certain work footwear.

H.R. 3393 is a legislative proposal that would temporarily eliminate import taxes, known as duties, on specific types of leather work boots. The bill applies to men’s or unisex leather footwear that covers the ankle and features leather soles, with the suspension of these taxes intended to last through the end of 2009.

For everyday citizens, this measure is designed to lower the cost for businesses to import these specific goods into the United States. In practice, such a reduction in import costs can lead to lower retail prices for consumers purchasing specialized leather work boots or help domestic companies that rely on these imports to remain competitive.