Men's Espadrille-Style Platform Loafers

Men's slip-on loafers with genuine leather uppers atop a jute-wrapped wooden platform base, featuring rubberized outer soles for durability. Meets HTS 6403.99.20.30 criteria for men's leather-upper footwear on wood platforms. Blends casual comfort with elevated style.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+17.5%25.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

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

6403.19.30Lower: 18.5% vs 25.5%

If outer sole of leather or composition leather primarily

Chapter Note 4(b) shifts classification if leather covers most ground-contact area, bypassing wood platform.

6403.99.75Lower: 17% vs 25.5%

If for youth sizes under adult men's

If sized for boys/youth rather than adult men, it moves to youth footwear subheadings.

6406.90Lower: 10% vs 25.5%

If imported as wood platform parts only

Detached platforms without uppers are 'parts of footwear' excluding trimmings per heading 6406 note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure external upper surface to confirm leather dominance, excluding reinforcements like ankle straps

Avoid common pitfall of classifying as 'slippers' if designed for outdoor use; provide wear intent evidence

Certify platform as 'wood base' vs. solid wood block to match subheading language precisely