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Men's Leather Moccasins from Japan

Traditional soft-soled leather moccasins with stitched leather uppers, perfect for indoor/outdoor comfort. Leather forms the predominant external upper material. HTS 6405.10.00 for non-sports, low-cut leather shoes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

52.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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

Import Tips

• Retain lab reports quantifying leather vs. any textile lining for surface area disputes

• Declare value per pair accurately; undervaluation common in casual leather footwear

• Ensure no spikes/cleats present, avoiding sports footwear reclassification