Men's Wholecut Leather Dress Shoes from Japan
Seamless one-piece leather upper dress shoes with welted rubber soles for men. 6403.99.40.55 covers these as other welt footwear despite minimal seams. Construction method doesn't affect leather upper classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document single-piece leather cutting process to support 'other' classification
• High-value items need detailed invoices showing construction value breakdown
• Beware reclassification if minimal leather deemed 'accessory' coverage