Women's Leather Loafers from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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