Women's Leather Welt Loafers

Classic women's loafers constructed with a leather upper and welted construction using a stitched welt between the upper and outsole, featuring a rubber outer sole. Classified under HTS 6403.99.40.80 as welt footwear for women with leather uppers and non-sports design. The predominant leather upper material and welt construction determine this specific subheading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+17.5%22.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

6403.99.90Higher: 27.5% vs 22.5%

If not welt constructed

Non-welt leather women's footwear falls under other subheadings within 6403.99.

6403.59.60Higher: 26% vs 22.5%

If textile predominates upper surface

Chapter Note 4(a) bases classification on material with greatest external surface area.

6405.20.90Same rate: 22.5%

If outer sole primarily leather

Outer sole material determined by ground contact area per Chapter Note 4(b).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify leather upper constitutes greatest external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); document tanning process for authenticity

Provide welt construction evidence (photos/stitch details) to customs to avoid reclassification as non-welt

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