Import duty on boots
Leather boots are 6403.51; waterproof rubber/plastic boots are 6401. Both span wide rate ranges — verify the subheading.
General rate (6403.51.6075)
Free – 10%
Effective from China
10%
base + Section 301
This is an informational estimate, not a customs ruling. Tariffs change frequently — confirm the live rate on the official USITC HTS and read our methodology & disclaimer. For a binding classification, consult a licensed customs broker or request a CBP ruling.
Worked duty example
A $2,000 ocean shipment of boots from China, using 6403.51.6075.
Duty stack · from China
- General (Column 1) rate
- Free – 10%
- Section 122 — 10% global baseline
- + 10%
Verified duty so far10%
Landed cost · $2,000.00 shipment (ocean)
| Customs value | $2,000.00 |
| Base dutyFree(indicative) | $0.00 |
| Section 122 — 10% global baseline10% | $200.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | $2.62 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF)0.13% | $2.50 |
| Freight | $240.00 |
| Total landed cost(~10% duty) | $2,445.12 |
- · The duty rate for this code isn't a plain percentage (it may be a specific or compound rate like $/kg) or wasn't verified — treat the base duty as indicative and confirm on the official HTS.
- · Informal entry (value under $2,500): MPF is a small flat fee rather than 0.3464% of value.
Cost your boots import
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