Women's Leather Welt Oxford Shoes from Japan
Classic women's oxford shoes featuring a leather upper and welted construction with an outer sole of composition leather. The welted method provides durability and resoleability, classifying under 6403.59.30.60 as women's footwear with leather uppers and leather outer soles. The predominant leather upper material and welt construction meet the specific subheading criteria.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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
Import Tips
• Verify the upper is predominantly leather (greatest external surface area) per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if composition is questioned
• Document welt construction with photos or manufacturer specs to confirm classification over non-welt leather footwear
• Ensure accurate gender designation as 'for women'; mixed shipments may require separate invoicing