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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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