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Vintage-Style Leather Chopine Platform Shoes from Mexico

Historical chopine reproductions with luxurious leather uppers and exaggerated tall wooden platform bases with durable rubber outsoles. HTS 6403.99.20 classification for the defining wooden platform.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

18%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Declare accurately as modern footwear, not antiques (Chapter 97), to avoid duties

• Wood moisture content testing may be required for platforms

• High value items need enhanced security filings (10+2)