Youth Leather Casual Loafers from Japan
Casual loafer-style shoes for youth with genuine leather uppers and flexible rubber outsoles, valued low for mass market. HTS 6403.99.75.90 covers this as other non-sports leather footwear under $2.50/pair for other persons. Upper material dominant leather visible externally.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Photographic evidence of uppers' external surface aids in leather predominance disputes
• Declare accurately; overvaluation to higher subheads increases duties unnecessarily
• Check for trim exclusions like buckles, classified separately per Note 3 to 6406