Chelsea Boot Leather Upper from Japan
Elastic-sided leather upper for Chelsea ankle boots, from premium calf leather. HTS 6406.10.65.00 applies as it's an unattached leather footwear upper part. Ideal for fashion boot production lines.
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
• Separate elastic inserts if classifying; they may be trims under Note 2
• Opt for pre-shrunk leather to minimize post-import adjustment issues
• Maintain chain-of-custody for leather to support duty drawback claims