Textile Moccasin with Composition Leather Sole from Japan

Soft textile upper moccasin with bonded composition leather outer sole containing minor plastic binders (<50% total rubber/plastics, ≥10% present). Valued over $2.50/pair, classified under HTS 6404.20.40.90 for its specific leather/composition and textile upper combination.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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

Import Tips

Test sole for exact rubber/plastic content; composition leather often borderline on percentages

Include manufacturing specs in entry docs to substantiate 'not over 50% rubber or plastics' claim

Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring upper material—textile must dominate external surface