Women's Leather Moccasin Slip-Ons from China
Handcrafted women's moccasins feature flexible leather uppers stitched directly to a thin leather outer sole using the traditional turn or turned construction method. This technique exposes the seam on the outside for a seamless interior fit, classifying it under HTS 6403.59.15 as turn footwear with leather upper and leather sole.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.5%
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 turn/turned construction via visible exterior seams and request manufacturer certification to confirm leather sole material
• Provide detailed photos and construction diagrams in entry documentation to avoid reclassification as glued footwear
• Ensure leather originates from headings 4107 or 4112-4114; test for tanning process to prevent disputes