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
25%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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