U.S. imports of Leather-Soled, Leather-Upper Footwear Covering the Ankle (HS 640351) totaled $82.3M in August 2026, imported from 72 countries.
Importers of Leather-Soled, Leather-Upper Footwear Covering the Ankle paid $5.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.34% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Leather-Soled, Leather-Upper Footwear Covering the Ankle imports of $82.3M in August 2026 ran 41% above the year-to-date monthly average of $58.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAnkle boots, dress boots, and similar footwear where both the outer sole and upper are leather — and the shoe covers the ankle — are classified here, spanning a wide range from welt-constructed men's dress boots to women's fashion ankle boots. Mexico leads US imports under this heading, followed by Italy and Spain, reflecting both USMCA-advantaged production and the deep tradition of premium leather boot manufacturing in southern Europe. The tariff schedule subdivides by construction method (welt vs. non-welt), gender, and upper material (pigskin vs. other leather), with a wood-base variant (6403511100) also carved out. Welt construction documentation and accurate gender designation are the two most common classification pressure points at entry.
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12.9K import shipments a month
Welt construction should be confirmed in writing by the foreign manufacturer, ideally with a technical spec sheet or construction diagram showing the welt strip stitching. CBP has historically scrutinized welt claims because the welt lines carry different duty rates; a cemented or Blake-stitched construction that is misrepresented as welt can trigger reclassification and back-duties.
Mexico is the leading supplier under 640351, and footwear that meets USMCA rules of origin — including the tariff-shift and, where applicable, regional value content requirements — may qualify for preferential duty treatment. Importers must obtain a valid USMCA certification of origin from the Mexican producer and ensure the leather inputs satisfy the applicable origin rules.
Subheading 3 of 8 in heading 6403
Subheading 640351 · $82.3M of $1.1B
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$82.3MYoY · free account
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$1.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $725.6M of Leather-Soled, Leather-Upper Footwear Covering the Ankle and exported $15.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Mexico and Italy together supply 83% of it. Vietnam pays 21.3% duty; Mexico 0.2%.
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rate provision · imports
55.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 6.34% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6403519030 | Oth Ftwr S/U Lthr Cv Ank Oth Women Exc Pigskin Upp | $28.5M | 14.00% | 98.54% | $4.0M |
| 6403513060 | Oth Ftwr Sol/Upp Lthr Covering Ankle Welt for Wome | $22.8M | 0.73% | 4.98% | $167K |
| 6403513030 | Oth Ftwr S/U Lthr Cov Ank Welt Men-Exc Pigskin Upp | $22.4M | 1.19% | 7.24% | $267K |
| 6403516030 | Oth Ftwr S/U Lthr Cov Ank Oth Men Exc Pigskin Uppr | $4.2M | 12.98% | 85.70% | $542K |
| 6403519041 | Oth Ftwr Sol/Upp Leather Cov Ank Oth Ftwr, Not Wom | $2.7M | 5.78% | 53.14% | $155K |
| 6403513071 | Oth Ftwr Sol/Upp Lthr Cov Ank Welt, Nt Men or Womn | $653K | 2.62% | 24.08% | $17K |
| 6403516060 | Oth Ftwr Sol/Upp Lthr Cov Ank Othr Youths and Boys | $164K | 16.14% | 95.37% | $27K |
| 6403511100 | Ftwr Base of Wood, Leather Outer Sole, Cov Ank | $112K | 7.73% | 76.49% | $9K |
| 6403513015 | Oth Ftwr Sol/Upp Lthr Cov Ank Welt Men Pigskin Upp | $19K | 0.26% | 2.55% | $49 |
| 6403516015 | Oth Ftwr Sol/Upp Lthr Cov Ank Oth Men Pigskin Uppr | $17K | 4.55% | 39.95% | $755 |
| 6403519015 | Oth Ftwr Sol/Up Lthr Cov Ank Oth Women Pigskin Upp | $2K | 6.75% | 33.75% | $139 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.