Women's Leather Loafers from Japan
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 — 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
• 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