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Leather Chelsea Boots

Ankle-high Chelsea boots with elastic side panels but leather comprising the greatest external upper surface area. These non-sports, non-waterproof boots fit 6405.10.00.90 as other leather-upper footwear. Visible leather layer exceeds accessories like buckles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+20.0%30%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6403.91.90Same rate: 30%

If outer sole is leather with greatest ground contact

Note 4(b) prioritizes sole material for contact area; all-leather construction (upper and sole) goes to 6403.91.

6402.91.90Higher: 40% vs 30%

If waterproof with coated textile visible externally

Protective active footwear (US Note) with water protection via laminated textile shifts to 6402.91 despite leather base.

6111.30.50Higher: 36% vs 30%

If textile upper with minor leather trim

Knitted uppers fall in Chapter 61; leather as accessory (<50% external area) changes heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct surface area measurements pre-shipment; CBP often audits leather claims with caliper tests

Declare elastic gore as reinforcement (ignored per Note 4(a)) to prevent reclassification as textile upper