Men's Goodyear Welt Brogue Oxfords from Japan
Classic men's oxford dress shoes with perforated brogue detailing, full leather upper, and Goodyear welted leather sole that covers the ankle. HTS 6403.51.30.30 applies to this welt footwear for men, emphasizing durable resoleable construction over cemented alternatives. Ideal for formal wear with ankle support.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document welt stitching photos and men's fit certification; test sole material for leather composition
• Pitfall: brogue perforations mistaken for ornamentation affecting upper material determination
• Use ISF for timely filing