Women's Suede-Look Textile Loafers with Leather Sole from Japan
Stylish women's loafers with a textile upper mimicking suede texture for a premium feel, grounded by a genuine leather outer sole for traction. Classified in 6404.20.60.60 for its textile upper surface area and women's leather-soled design.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
77.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct surface area measurements pre-shipment to substantiate textile upper claim against CBP scrutiny
• Watch for pitfalls in 'suede-look' textiles; ensure no leather tanning process to avoid Chapter 41 reclassification
• Maintain records of production process showing assembly as complete footwear, not parts