Men's Leather-Sole Textile Loafers

Casual loafers featuring a textile upper made primarily of canvas with an outer sole of genuine leather. Classified under HTS 6404.20.60.80 because the upper is predominantly textile by external surface area and the outer sole is leather, falling into 'other' footwear not specified elsewhere. Not sports footwear or protective active types.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China37.5%+17.5%55%
🇲🇽Mexico37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇨🇦Canada37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇩🇪Germany37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇯🇵Japan37.5%+10.0%47.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6404.19.90Lower: 26.5% vs 55%

If outer sole is rubber or plastics instead of leather

Outer sole material determines subheading; rubber/plastics soles shift to 6404.19 regardless of textile upper.

6403.99.90Lower: 27.5% vs 55%

If upper material is predominantly leather

Upper classification by greatest external surface area; leather uppers with leather soles go to Chapter 64 heading 6403.

6405.20.90Lower: 22.5% vs 55%

If designed as sports footwear with cleats or spikes

Sports footwear like golf shoes with provisions for spikes classifies under 6405, separate from casual 'other' footwear.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify outer sole material is predominantly leather (greatest ground contact area) via lab testing to avoid reclassification to plastic soles

Provide detailed upper composition labels showing textile dominance; include invoices specifying leather sole origin