Women's Leather Loafers from Japan
Women's leather loafers have uppers crafted from full-grain leather with a moccasin-style construction for comfort and style. The leather constitutes the greatest external surface area of the upper, fitting HTS 6405.10.00.60 for women's footwear. They are designed for professional and casual settings, not athletic activities.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label footwear clearly with material composition to comply with FTC fiber content rules
• Conduct surface area measurements excluding reinforcements to accurately determine leather dominance
• Watch for common pitfalls like misclassifying as men's if unisex sizing is used