Men's Pigskin Welt Brogue Oxford Shoes from China
Classic men's dress shoes featuring welt construction and pigskin uppers, with leather outer soles covering the ankle. Classified under HTS 6403.51.30.15 due to pigskin uppers (a leather type from heading 4107), welt footwear for men, ankle coverage, and leather soles. The pigskin provides a supple, durable upper surface area exceeding other materials.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify pigskin upper via tanning documentation from headings 4107; greatest external surface area must be pigskin per Chapter Note 4(a)
• Provide lab tests confirming leather sole contact area > other materials; declare welt construction accurately to avoid reclassification