Women's Pigskin Mules from Japan
Slip-on women's mules crafted with pigskin uppers for a luxurious, easy-fit slide design paired with durable rubber outsoles. Ideal for warm weather, the pigskin provides flexibility without sports features, aligning with HTS 6403.99.90.55 for women's other footwear over $2.50/pair.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
Import Tips
• Conduct surface area measurements for uppers to prove pigskin >50% external area, excluding reinforcements
• Prepare for CBP exams on leather type; pigskin must trace to tanned hides of heading 4107
• Bundle with care instructions avoiding water exposure claims that could imply protective features