Men's Leather Welt Chelsea Boots from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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