Men's Leather Loafers from Japan
Classic men's dress shoes featuring uppers made primarily from genuine leather, suitable for professional and casual wear. The leather upper constitutes the greatest external surface area as per Chapter 64 notes. Classified under 6405.10.00 as other footwear not covering the ankle with leather uppers.
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
• Verify the upper is predominantly leather (greatest external surface area) via lab testing to confirm HTS 6405.10.00 classification
• Provide tannery certificates and invoices detailing leather origin to support composition leather claims if applicable
• Avoid common pitfalls like declaring textile-reinforced uppers, which shift to 6404 headings