Men's Leather Welt Chelsea Boots from China
Classic Chelsea boots for men featuring a leather upper and welted construction with a leather outer sole, covering the ankle for style and support. Classified under HTS 6403.51.30.71 as welt footwear with leather upper and leather sole, not sports footwear. The welted method attaches the sole via a strip sewn to the upper and insole.
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
• Verify leather origin per Chapter Note 3 using invoices and mill certificates to confirm headings 4107 or 4112-4114
• Document welt construction photos and specs to distinguish from cemented soles, avoiding misclassification
• Label 'genuine leather' accurately; test sole material to ensure leather dominates ground contact per Note 4(b)