Men's Leather Goodyear Welt Brogues from China
Dress brogue boots for men with perforated wingtip leather upper, ankle coverage, and Goodyear welted leather sole. HTS 6403.51.30.71 applies to these other welted leather footwear, not sports or casual. Broguing adds decorative perforations on leather upper.
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
• Include lab tests confirming leather composition to prevent reclassification as plastics-coated
• Declare value per pair accurately; welted boots often exceed thresholds triggering formal entry
• Photograph interior welt stitching for CBP review to validate construction claims