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Men's Leather Loafers

Casual men's loafers with full-grain leather uppers and thermoplastic rubber soles for everyday comfort. Leather dominates the external upper surface excluding reinforcements. Fits 6403.99.60.75 as non-sports, other men's leather upper footwear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+20.0%28.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+52.5%52.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6403.99Same rate: 28.5%

If specially designed for skiing or sports with cleats

Subheading note excludes non-spiked sports footwear; cleated designs go to sports categories.

6403.91.90Higher: 30% vs 28.5%

If short boots covering ankle

Ankle coverage changes to 'covering the ankle' subheadings within Chapter 64.

6117.10Lower: 22% vs 28.5%

If primarily knitted uppers

Knitted or crocheted uppers fall under Chapter 61, not woven leather.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide lab tests confirming leather composition to avoid disputes over synthetic mimics

• Declare exact sole material; rubber/plastics must contact ground per Note 4(b)

• Document as 'for men' based on size 6+ to prevent youth/boy misclassification