Men's Leather Moccasins
Traditional soft-soled leather moccasins with stitched leather uppers. The leather forms the predominant external upper material, and the non-sports design qualifies them as other footwear under this tariff item.
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 outer sole is rubber or plastics
Leather-upper footwear with rubber/plastic soles belongs in heading 64.03.
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
• Confirm the upper is leather by external surface area; soft soles are acceptable
• Provide CBSA with a clear product description
• Check if the moccasins have rubber/plastic soles, which may affect classification
Related Products under Tariff item 6405.10.90
Boys' Leather Casual Shoes
Youth leather sneakers-style shoes with uppers made of genuine leather and non-athletic design. The leather constitutes the greatest external surface area of the upper per Chapter Note 4(a), and they are not sports footwear under Subheading Note 1.
Children's Leather Mary Jane Shoes
Children's leather Mary Jane shoes with genuine leather uppers and flexible soles. The leather dominates the external upper surface, and the shoes are not sports footwear, qualifying as other footwear under this tariff item.
Composition Leather Moccasins
Hand-stitched moccasins using bonded composition leather for uppers, meeting Chapter Note 3(b) definitions of leather. The material provides the greatest visible external area, qualifying as other footwear with leather uppers. These casual, non-sports shoes are classified under tariff item 6405.10.90.
Composition Leather Slippers
Indoor slippers with uppers made of bonded composition leather, which is explicitly covered by the term 'leather' in Chapter Note 3(b). The composition leather provides the greatest external surface area, and the slippers are not sports footwear.
Leather Chelsea Boots
Ankle-high Chelsea boots with elastic side panels but leather comprising the greatest external upper surface area. These non-sports, non-waterproof boots fit the classification of other footwear with leather uppers. The leather upper is visible and dominant, per Chapter Note 4(a).
Leather Deck Shoes
Casual leather boat shoes with full leather uppers and non-marking soles. The leather dominates the external upper surface per Chapter Note 4(a), and the shoes are not designed for sports activities, classifying under this item.