Men's Pigskin Leather Chelsea Boots from Japan
These ankle-high Chelsea boots feature uppers made primarily from genuine pigskin leather, with elastic side panels and rubber outer soles for traction. They cover the ankle and are designed for men, qualifying under HTS 6403.91.60.65 due to the pigskin upper material having the greatest external surface area.
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 pigskin upper via lab testing for tannage and surface area dominance per Chapter Note 4(a)
• Include leather origin certificates to avoid misclassification as other leathers
• Watch for sole material misrepresentation; ensure rubber/plastics contact ground per Note 4(b)