Women's Leather Chelsea Boots from Japan
Ankle-high women's Chelsea boots with elastic side panels, full leather upper, and Goodyear welt construction attaching to a rubber sole. Fits HTS 6403.99.40.80 due to women's designation, leather upper dominance, and welt method excluding sports footwear. Welted soles provide durability typical of quality women's fashion boots.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Elastic panels count as accessories; measure leather surface area excluding them per note standards
• Include manufacturing specs showing welt stitching to prevent misclassification
• Watch for gender misclassification; provide market positioning as women's footwear