Women's Casual Textile Loafers from Japan
Slip-on women's loafers featuring breathable textile upper and durable rubber sole, wholesale value $10/pair. Upper classification based on predominant textile surface area. Fits 6404.19.89.60 as women's other footwear valued $6.50-$12/pair.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
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
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Photograph uppers from multiple angles for CBP files to demonstrate textile dominance over any leather trim
• Track currency fluctuations affecting value declarations for imports near HTS value cutoffs
• Ensure rubber soles have adequate ground contact area per US note on textile durability