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Men's Wool Felt Deck Shoes

Casual deck shoes for men featuring durable wool felt uppers and soles, suitable for boating or everyday wear with natural grip. Meets HTS 6405.20.60.30 criteria as men's footwear where wool felt constitutes the upper's external surface and sole's ground contact per Chapter Notes 4(a) and (b).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+17.5%20%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇩🇪Germany2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇯🇵Japan2.5%+10.0%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6403.99.60.90Higher: 26% vs 20%

If uppers predominantly leather with wool felt accents

Leather uppers (greatest external area) classify in 6403 per Note 4(a), regardless of felt soles.

6405.20Same rate: 20%

If uppers of man-made textile fibers formed into felt

Man-made fiber felt uppers fall under 6405.20.40, separate from natural wool felt.

5903.90.30Higher: 37.7% vs 20%

If textile fabric impregnated with felt-like plastics

Textile fabrics with visible plastic layer classify in 5903, not as footwear uppers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct surface area measurements during pre-import audits to confirm wool felt dominance and avoid disputes

Use HTS-specific invoices noting 'men's wool felt uppers and soles' to expedite customs processing

Avoid blending with plastics visible to the naked eye, as Note 2(a) includes such textiles under plastics headings