Women's PVC Chelsea Boots from Japan
Sleek women's ankle Chelsea boots made with PVC uppers exceeding 90% external surface area, featuring elastic side panels. Fits HTS 6402.91.4050 as other women's rubber/plastic footwear without foxing or protective design exclusions. Rubber outer sole for everyday urban wear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
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
• Provide material test reports confirming PVC/rubber dominance in upper surface
• Distinguish from leather Chelsea boots (6403) by emphasizing plastic composition
• Watch for elastic gore; ensure it doesn't alter external surface material calculation