Men's Pigskin Leather Ankle Boots from China
These men's ankle boots feature uppers made primarily from pigskin leather, with outer soles of composition leather, covering the ankle for style and protection. They fall under HTS 6403.51.60.15 because the pigskin constitutes the greatest external surface area of the upper, soles are leather-based, and designed specifically for men.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
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 pigskin origin with tanning certificates as per Chapter 41 notes for leather uppers
• Ensure outer sole material documentation proves leather/composition leather contact with ground
• Label clearly as men's footwear to avoid youth/boy subheadings; watch for ankle coverage measurement