Men's Leather Bottom Textile Loafers from Germany
Budget men's loafers with woven textile uppers and composition leather outer soles meeting the exact weight criteria: not over 50% rubber/plastics or textiles, with ≥10% rubber/plastics by weight. Designed for casual wear and valued not over $2.50/pair, fitting precisely into HTS 6404.20.20.30 for men's low-value footwear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
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
• Conduct material assays for sole to prove leather dominance and rubber/plastics percentages; retain lab reports for audits
• Classify strictly as 'for men' based on size (typically 6+ US men's) to avoid reclassification to boys' codes
• Avoid common pitfall of including reinforcements in surface area calculations per Chapter Note 4(a)