Men's Pigskin Chelsea Boot Welt Style from China
Pull-on men's Chelsea boots with elastic side panels, welted leather soles, and pigskin uppers extending over the ankle. Meets 6403.51.30.15 as men's welt footwear with dominant pigskin uppers and leather soles; elastics are minor accessories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Elastics don't count as upper material; focus on pigskin surface area
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as rubber-soled; sole lab tests required
• For sets with polish kits, classify separately to prevent set rules application