Men's Leather Welt Chelsea Boots from China
These men's Chelsea boots feature a leather upper and welted construction with an outer sole of composition leather, covering the ankle for style and support. Classified under HTS 6403.51.30.30 as welt footwear for men with leather uppers and leather outer soles, distinguishing it from non-welted styles. The welt allows for resoling, a hallmark of quality Goodyear welted boots.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify welt construction and measure external surface area of leather upper per Chapter Note 4(a); ensure documentation proves men's sizing (e.g
• US 7+)
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as non-welt if stitching not visible
• Label fiber content accurately to avoid CBP scrutiny