Men's Leather Chelsea Boots from China
Men's ankle-high leather Chelsea boots feature an elastic side panel for easy slip-on and an outer sole of rubber for durability. The leather upper covers the ankle and constitutes the greatest external surface area, qualifying under HTS 6403.91.60.75 as other footwear for men with leather uppers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Verify leather upper exceeds 50% external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); provide tannery certificates
• Ensure rubber outer sole is the primary ground-contact material; test for durability excluding minor textile
• Label clearly as men's footwear; avoid misclassification as women's by size and style documentation