Men's Leather-Soled Textile Loafers from Germany
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 — 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
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