Men's Handcrafted Leather Loafers Turnsole from Japan
Premium men's penny loafers with turnsole assembly, using full-grain leather for both upper and thin leather outer sole, ideal for casual professional wear. Falls under HTS 6403.59.15.20 due to men's sizing, leather-dominant upper per surface area, and leather sole via turned construction. Flexible and durable without rigid midsoles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Obtain certificates of leather origin to prove compliance with Chapter Note 3 on leather definitions
• Measure external surface areas precisely for upper material dominance to avoid reclassification to textile uppers
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling unisex styles; ensure men's US size 6+ equivalents