Men's Leather Welt Chelsea Boots from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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
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