Men's Leather Chelsea Boots

Classic Chelsea boots for men feature a leather upper covering the ankle and an outer sole of rubber, designed for urban and casual wear. They fall under HTS 6403.91.60 as footwear for men with leather uppers and rubber soles, not specified elsewhere like sports or dress footwear. The ankle-covering design and male sizing confirm classification here.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China8.5%+17.5%26%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6403.99.60Same rate: 26%

If upper primarily of textile materials

Textile-dominant uppers shift to 6403.99, as leather must be greatest external surface per Chapter Note 4(a).

6403.51.60Same rate: 26%

If not covering the ankle

Ankle-uncovering leather footwear for men falls under 6403.51.60.

6403.91.90Higher: 27.5% vs 26%

If for women, girls, or infants

Same construction but female/infant sizing moves to 6403.91.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify leather upper exceeds 50% external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if contested

β€’ Declare exact measurements to confirm ankle coverage; include invoices showing men's/youths/boys sizing

β€’ Avoid misclassification as sports footwear by ensuring no provisions for spikes or cleats

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