Men's Leather Welt Chelsea Boots from China
These ankle-high Chelsea boots feature a leather upper and a welted construction where the upper is stitched to a welt strip before attaching the rubber outsole, distinguishing them as welt footwear. Classified under HTS 6403.91.30.91 due to the leather upper (dominant external surface), ankle coverage, and welt construction not fitting sports footwear definitions. The full-grain leather provides durability for casual and dress wear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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 leather upper exceeds 50% external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if contested
• Include welt construction photos in documentation to distinguish from cemented or vulcanized footwear
• Avoid misclassification as sports footwear by confirming no provisions for spikes or cleats