Men's Leather Welt Brogue Shoes from Germany
Classic men's dress shoes featuring a leather upper and welted construction where the upper is stitched to a welt strip before attaching to the outer sole made of rubber. This construction provides durability and resoleability, classifying it as welt footwear under HTS 6403.99.40 due to the leather upper and non-sports design.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify welt construction via manufacturing records to confirm classification under 6403.99.40; non-welted leather shoes may shift to 6403.99.90
• Provide lab tests proving leather upper has greatest external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a)
• Label country of origin and material content accurately to avoid CBP scrutiny on leather authenticity