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Women's Leather Loafers

Casual women's leather loafers with rubber outer soles, perfect for office or daily wear. HTS 6403.99.75.60 applies to these low-value ($≤2.50/pair) leather upper shoes designed for women, excluding sports types. Leather provides the predominant visible upper surface.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+12.5%19.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+52.5%52.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6403.51Higher: 22.5% vs 19.5%

If uppers contain plastics/rubber visible layer

Chapter Note 3(a) includes textile+visible rubber/plastics as 'plastics' upper material.

6403.99.60Higher: 28.5% vs 19.5%

If specially designed for toddlers

Age-specific design (e.g., soft soles) uses dedicated toddler subheadings.

4203.10Lower: 18.5% vs 19.5%

If sold as fashion accessories without functional sole

Non-footwear leather items with minimal soles classify as leather goods in Chapter 42.

Not sure which classification is right?

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

• Label clearly as 'women's' to match subheading; unisex marketing risks audit

• Test outer sole for rubber/plastics contact area >50% with ground for compliance

• Retain production records proving value under threshold to counter undervaluation claims