Men's Leather Welt Chelsea Boots from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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