Women's Textile D'Orsay Flats Leather Outsole from Japan
Elegant yet affordable women's D'Orsay-style flats with textile mesh uppers and genuine leather outer soles, adhering to <50% rubber/plastics weight with ≥10% inclusion. Valued ≤$2.50/pair for entry-level luxury imports. HTS 6404.20.20.60 applies for women-specific low-value footwear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
55%
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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Photographically document sole ground-contact area to prove leather dominance
• Avoid bulk packaging that might imply industrial use over consumer retail
• Ensure country-of-origin marking on visible upper surface