Men's Budget Chelsea Boots from Germany
Elastic-sided men's Chelsea-style ankle boots with synthetic plastic uppers and rubber soles, priced at $6/pair for everyday use. Classifies under HTS 6402.91.70.30 as other footwear, with plastics as primary upper material. Excludes leather or sports designations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document elastic as plastics accessory; doesn't change dominant upper material
• Ensure valuation excludes retail packaging to maintain per-pair price
• Batch test for sole-ground contact; rubber must dominate per Note 4(b)