Women's Chunky Chelsea Ankle Boots from Japan
Pull-on Chelsea-style ankle boots for women featuring thick rubber soles and plastic-coated uppers, valued above $12/pair. Rubber/plastics materials prevail in upper and sole per Chapter Notes 4(a)/(b). Classified in 6402.91.90.65 as other non-sports women's ankle footwear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
60%
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
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Measure ankle coverage precisely; borderline heights often scrutinized at entry
• Include manufacturing specs showing external rubber/plastics layer visible to naked eye
• Check for special trade programs like GSP if from eligible countries to reduce duties