Men's Leather-Look PVC Chelsea Boots

Ankle-high Chelsea boots made with uppers of PVC plastic mimicking leather texture and rubber outer soles, valued over $12/pair. The PVC forms the greatest external surface area of the upper per Chapter Note 4(a), classifying it under 6402.91 as footwear with rubber/plastics uppers covering the ankle. Not sports footwear per subheading note.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China20%+17.5%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico20%+10.0%30%
🇨🇦Canada20%+10.0%30%
🇩🇪Germany20%+10.0%30%
🇯🇵Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6403.91.90Lower: 27.5% vs 37.5%

If uppers predominantly leather (headings 4107/4112-4114)

Leather uppers shift to Chapter 64 heading 6403 per Chapter Note 4(a), as leather defined excludes plastics/rubber.

6402.99.90Same rate: 37.5%

If not covering the ankle

Excludes ankle-covering footwear, moving to 'other' subheading in same heading for low-cut rubber/plastics shoes.

6405.90.90Lower: 22.5% vs 37.5%

If sold as a set with separate outer soles or incomplete

Parts of footwear (excluding trimmings per heading 6406 note) classify under 6405 if not fully assembled.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify outer sole material covers greatest ground contact area (Chapter Note 4(b)); document with photos if mixed materials

Provide value invoices proving over $12/pair to avoid downshift to lower subheadings; common pitfall is undervaluation claims

Label fiber content accurately if any textile visible, even if plastics dominant; ensure ankle coverage measurement for hierarchy