Women's Leather Ballet Flats with Leather Soles

Elegant women's ballet flats with soft leather uppers and flexible leather soles, ideal for office or dressy occasions. Falls under HTS 6403.59.90.45 as leather upper dominant and leather sole primary, categorized as 'other' women's footwear excluding sports or ankle styles. Leather defined per Chapter Note 4 excludes synthetic substitutes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6403.99.60Lower: 26% vs 27.5%

If outer sole of rubber, plastics, or composition leather

Note 4(b) bases sole on ground contact material; non-leather soles move to 6403.99 for leather uppers.

6403.59.60Lower: 26% vs 27.5%

If valued over $2.50/pair but specifically for women

Value-based distinctions within 'other'; higher-value items may shift subheadings in 6403.59.

6117.10Lower: 19.5% vs 27.5%

If knitted uppers instead of leather

Material of upper changes chapter; knitted 'other' footwear falls under Chapter 61.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct surface area measurements for upper/sole materials; retain supplier certifications for leather origin

Avoid common pitfall of classifying as plastics if minor coatings present—naked eye visibility rules apply per Note 3

Include gender-specific marketing docs; mislabeling as 'unisex' risks reclassification

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