Men's Leather Welt Dress Oxford Shoes from Germany
Classic men's oxford shoes featuring a full-grain leather upper and welted construction with a leather outer sole. The welt allows for resoling, making them durable for formal wear. Classified under 6403.59.30.40 due to leather upper, leather sole, and welt construction for men, not sports footwear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify leather origin with certificates from headings 4107 or 4112-4114 to confirm upper material per Chapter Note 4(a)
• Document welt construction and measure external surface area of leather upper (>50%) to avoid reclassification
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as rubber/plastics sole if leather contact area with ground is greatest