Women's Leather Chelsea Ankle Boots Welted from China
Elastic-sided Chelsea boots in calfskin leather with welted rubber soles, providing ankle support and classic styling. HTS 6403.91.30 due to leather uppers, welt assembly, and ankle coverage; elastics are reinforcements. Ideal for urban 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
• Classify elastic panels as minor; measure total leather surface area
• Retain factory photos showing welt stitching for audits
• Avoid bulk packaging misclass as parts; retail-ready is finished footwear