Men's Leather Chukka Boots from Canada
These ankle-high chukka boots feature leather uppers and rubber outer soles, designed for casual everyday wear by men. The leather upper dominates the external surface area as per Chapter Note 4(a), with the rubber sole providing the greatest ground contact per Note 4(b). Classified under 6403.99.60.90 as other footwear for men, not sports or specialized types.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify leather upper exceeds 50% external surface area via lab testing to avoid reclassification to textile uppers
• Include tannery certificates proving leather from headings 4107 or 4112-4114 per Chapter Note 3
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as 'sports footwear'; these lack spikes or cleats per subheading note