Women's Pigskin Loafers from China

Classic women's loafers featuring uppers made primarily from genuine pigskin leather, with a rubber outer sole for everyday wear. The pigskin upper provides a soft, supple texture ideal for casual and professional settings, classified under HTS 6403.99.90.55 due to the pigskin upper, women's sizing, and value over $2.50/pair. Not designed as sports footwear, it falls into the 'other' category.

Duty Rate — China → United States

27.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Verify pigskin upper dominates external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if blended materials raise doubts

Include detailed leather origin certificates to confirm pigskin from headings 4107 or 4112-4114 as per Chapter Note 3(b)

Avoid misclassification as sports footwear by ensuring no provisions for spikes or cleats; document casual use