Women's Pigskin Combat-Style Ankle Boots from Japan
Rugged combat-inspired ankle boots for women featuring soft pigskin uppers and sturdy rubber soles, covering the ankle fully. HTS 6403.91.90.25 applies due to pigskin dominating the upper's external area, non-sports design. Popular for fashion and light outdoor use.
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
• Conduct surface area analysis of upper materials pre-shipment; pigskin must exceed 50% visibly
• Use HTS advisory opinions for borderline ankle coverage to avoid penalties
• Ensure no textile laminates visible, as that could invoke rubber/plastics note