Western Boot Leather Upper from Japan
Full leather upper for cowboy or western-style boots, featuring shaft and vamp sections from cowhide. Classified in HTS 6406.10.65.00 as other leather uppers for footwear parts. Designed for attachment to boot soles during manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Measure external surface to ensure leather >50% for accurate subheading
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk import as parts reduces duties vs finished goods
• Check for UFLPA compliance if leather from high-risk regions