Men's Leather Chukka Boots from China
Desert-style men's chukka boots featuring suede leather uppers with four-eyelet lacing for casual durability. Falls under HTS 6405.10.00.30 with leather as primary external upper material, men's proportions, and non-sports design. Suede qualifies as leather per Chapter definitions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Suede requires same leather certification as smooth leather; test for Chapter 64 compliance
• Exclude ornamental buckles/eyelets from upper surface calculations per Note 4(a)
• Batch imports by men's sizes only to streamline Customs review