Men's Leather Welt Chelsea Boots from China
Men's ankle-high Chelsea boots featuring a leather upper and welted construction with a rubber outer sole. Classified under HTS 6403.91.30.40 as welt footwear for men, with leather upper covering the ankle and not designed for sports. The welt construction distinguishes it from stitched or cemented footwear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify leather upper exceeds 50% external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if contested
• Document welt construction with photos/specs to avoid reclassification to non-welt subheadings
• Ensure 'for men' sizing (typically >8.5 US) with commercial invoices to prevent misclassification as women's