Men's Leather-Reinforced Canvas Derby Shoes from Japan
Formal derby shoes for men with canvas textile upper reinforced by leather eyestay, heel counter, and foxing, resulting in over 50% leather external surface area, paired with plastic outer sole. Leather accessories are included in surface area per Chapter Note 4(a). Suitable for casual business wear, not sports.
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
• Document leather surface measurements with diagrams; ensure reinforcements like eyestays qualify under note 4(a)
• Label fiber content accurately for textile portions; non-compliance risks detention at ports
• Verify sole material contact area per note 4(b); plastics common but must dominate ground contact