For men
Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials: > Footwear with outer soles of leather or composition leather: > Not over 50 percent by weight of rubber or plastics and not over 50 percent by weight of textile materials and rubber or plastics with at least 10 percent by weight being rubber or plastics: > Valued over $2.50/pair > For men
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 6404.20.40.30
Men's Leather-Sole Textile Loafers
Classic men's loafers featuring a leather upper primarily made of textile canvas with leather reinforcements, and an outer sole of genuine leather. The sole contains less than 50% rubber or plastics by weight, with at least 10% rubber or plastics present, and valued over $2.50 per pair. This classification applies per Chapter Note 4, as leather dominates the sole's ground-contact surface area.
Men's Textile Derby Shoes with Leather Soles
Men's formal derby shoes with breathable textile upper (greatest surface area) and stitched leather outer soles incorporating minor rubber components (<50% weight). Meets criteria with at least 10% rubber/plastics by weight and value exceeding $2.50/pair. Classified here as footwear not suitable for sports per subheading note.
Men's Canvas Moccasins Leather Bottom
Casual men's moccasins with canvas textile uppers providing the dominant external surface and soft leather outer soles with minimal plastic inserts (10-50% weight). Valued over $2.50/pair, suitable for everyday wear without sports features. Fits precisely under 6404.20.40.30 due to leather sole prevalence.
Men's Cotton Oxford Shoes Leather Outsole
Traditional men's oxford shoes with cotton textile uppers covering most external area and durable leather outsoles with integrated plastic shanks (10-50% weight). High-value item over $2.50/pair, classified specifically for men's footwear under this code.
Men's Mesh Slip-Ons Leather Sole
Breathable men's mesh textile slip-on shoes with leather outer soles designed for casual office wear, maintaining <50% non-leather weight and valued above $2.50/pair. Textile mesh provides primary upper surface per Chapter Note 4(a).
Men's Linen Dress Shoes Leather Sole
Elegant men's dress shoes using breathable linen textile uppers (majority surface area) paired with polished leather soles containing trace rubber for flexibility (<50% total). Exceeds $2.50/pair valuation and meets exact weight composition for this subheading.