Women's Leather Welt Chelsea Boots from Germany
Women's ankle-high Chelsea boots feature a leather upper and welted construction with an outer sole of composition leather, designed for everyday urban wear. The welted sole attaches the upper to the sole via a strip of leather, qualifying under HTS 6403.51.30.60 as welt footwear for women covering the ankle. Leather predominates the external surface area of the upper per Chapter Note 4(a).
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 leather originates from headings 4107 or 4112-4114 and document tannage process for customs scrutiny
• Measure external surface area of upper to confirm leather >50% excluding reinforcements like ankle patches
• Avoid misclassification as non-welt by providing welt construction photos or specs; common pitfall is claiming lower-duty rubber soles