Unisex Leather Chukka Boots from Japan
Classic ankle desert boots in leather with rubber wedge soles suitable for all adults. Leather upper material prevails externally per note 4(a), in 6403.91.90 as other non-child, non-sports footwear. Versatile for casual 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
• Label clearly as 'unisex/adult' to fit 'other persons' exclusion of infant/child subheadings
• Inspect for visible plastic coatings; Chapter note includes them but may affect duty rates
• Bundle sales data showing retail footwear use to counter bulk industrial misclassification