Men's Leather Dress Loafers from Germany
Classic men's loafers feature a leather upper and rubber outer sole, designed for professional and casual wear. The leather constitutes the greatest external surface area of the upper, qualifying under HTS 6403.99.90.71 as other footwear for general use valued over $2.50/pair. Not designed for sports, these fall outside specific athletic subheadings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify leather origin documentation as per Chapter Note 3; ensure upper material meets greatest surface area test
• Provide detailed value declarations per pair to confirm over $2.50 threshold and avoid reclassification
• Label footwear clearly with materials to prevent common pitfalls in CBP upper/sole material exams