Leather Slip-On Sneakers
Casual leather slip-on sneakers without laces, featuring full leather uppers. The leather surface area exceeds other materials per Chapter Note 4(a), and they are not sports footwear, so they are classified under 6405.10.90 as other footwear.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 18% | — | 18% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sneakers are designed for sports with spikes or similar attachments
Sports footwear with such features falls under heading 64.04.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the sneakers are not designed for athletic activities, as sports footwear would be excluded
• Document the leather upper composition to support classification
• Provide clear product images to CBSA for quick processing
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Indoor slippers with uppers made of bonded composition leather, which qualifies as leather under Chapter Note 3(b) of the Customs Tariff. They are not sports footwear, lack applied soles of flimsy material, and are not worn or orthopaedic, so they fall under tariff item 6405.10.90 as other footwear.
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