Men's Leather-Soled Textile Loafers

Classic loafers featuring a textile upper made primarily of canvas with genuine leather outer sole. The sole is over 50% leather by weight, with less than 50% rubber/plastics and less than 50% textile/rubber-plastics combined, meeting HTS 6404.20.40 criteria for composition. Valued over $2.50/pair, these are suitable for casual dress wear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

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6403.99.90Same rate: 27.5%

If outer sole primarily rubber or plastics

Outer sole material determines heading; rubber/plastics soles with textile uppers classify under 6403, not 6404.

6404.19.20Higher: 47.5% vs 27.5%

If valued not over $2.50/pair

Value threshold splits subheading 6404.20; lower value items fall into 6404.19 despite same material composition.

6406.90Lower: 10% vs 27.5%

If imported as separate outer soles without uppers

Parts of footwear like soles alone classify under 6406, excluding complete assembled shoes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify sole composition via lab testing to confirm leather >50% by weight and rubber/plastics <50%

Provide detailed invoices showing value >$2.50/pair and material breakdowns to avoid reclassification

Label footwear clearly with country of origin and material content per U.S. customs requirements

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