Leather Chelsea Boots from Japan
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.
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
• 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