Leather Welt Hiker Boots from China

Light hiking ankle boots with nubuck leather uppers and welted Vibram rubber soles. HTS 6403.91.30.91 since not protective active (no coated textile water protection over $24). Everyday trail use.

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

Not 'protective active' without specific water protection (US Note)

Rubber sole must have greatest ground contact

Trail test reports optional but helpful