Men's Leather Chelsea Boots

Ankle-high men's Chelsea boots with elastic side panels and genuine leather uppers for versatile urban styling. HTS 6405.10.00.30 applies as leather forms the greatest external upper area per Chapter Note 4(a), designed explicitly for male sizing. Pull tabs and reinforcements excluded from surface area measurement.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China10%+17.5%27.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico10%+10.0%20%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada10%+10.0%20%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany10%+10.0%20%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

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

6403.19.30Lower: 18.5% vs 27.5%

If uppers of leather but outer sole predominantly textile

Outer sole material with greatest ground contact per Note 4(b) and US Note 5 moves classification to 6403.19 leather uppers with textile soles.

6406.20.00.00Lower: 20.2% vs 27.5%

If imported as separate leather uppers only, without soles

Chapter Note 3 excludes unfinished uppers from complete footwear headings; classifies as parts under 6406.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Conduct surface area tests on uppers; photograph before reinforcements to prove leather dominance

β€’ For composition leather, maintain supplier affidavits confirming minimum 50% genuine leather content

β€’ Distinguish from women's via anatomical lasts; document men's heel-to-toe proportions

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