Women's Leather Loafers from China
Classic women's leather loafers with a flexible rubber outer sole for urban professional use. Falls under HTS 6403.99.90.65 due to leather-dominant upper, non-sports design, women's sizing, and value exceeding $2.50/pair. Not skating or cycling footwear per definitions.
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
• Conduct surface area measurements for upper material; leather must exceed other materials visibly
• Include commercial invoices showing per-pair value >$2.50; watch for undervaluation audits
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as men's if unisex style—use fit charts for women-specific