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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If outer sole primarily of rubber or plastics
Sole material shifts to rubber/plastics if it has greatest ground contact area, moving to Chapter 64 heading 6403 for textile uppers.
If upper predominantly leather instead of textile
Upper material determined by external surface area; leather uppers classify under 6402 even with leather soles.
If valued not over $2.50/pair
Value threshold determines subheading; lower value shifts within 6404 but changes duty rate structure.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify outer sole material via lab testing to confirm leather or composition leather exceeds 50% weight and ground contact per Chapter Note 4(b)
• Document pair valuation over $2.50 with invoices; undervaluation risks reclassification to lower-value subheadings
• Ensure textile upper has greatest external surface area, excluding accessories like buckles or tabs as per Chapter Note 4(a)
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