6404.20.40.30/Men's Leather-Sole Textile Loafers/Germany

Men's Leather-Sole Textile Loafers from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

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

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Import Tips

• 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)