Women's Leather Welt Loafers from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

22.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

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