Men's Leather-Soled Textile Loafers from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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