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Women's Pigskin Chelsea Ankle Boots

Pull-on Chelsea-style ankle boots for women with soft pigskin leather uppers and durable composition leather soles. The ankle-covering design and pigskin dominance qualify them for HTS 6403.51.90.15, excluding sports or waterproof variants.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+20.0%30%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%—10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+52.5%52.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6404.11.90Higher: 40% vs 30%

If not covering the ankle (below-ankle height)

Ankle coverage defines 6403.51; low-cut pigskin women's shoes move to Chapter 64 heading 6404.

6403.51.90Same rate: 30%

If specifically for girls under youth sizes

Subheading splits by age/gender; girls' pigskin ankle footwear uses distinct code from women's.

4203.10Lower: 18.5% vs 30%

If designed as protective work boots with reinforcements

Heavy-duty or safety features may reclassify as leather footwear articles outside Chapter 64 consumer shoes.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Document composition leather sole certification to confirm not rubber/plastics

• Avoid common pitfall of elastic side panels being misread as non-leather upper

• Ensure invoices specify 'pigskin' explicitly for HTS precision