Dress Shoe Leather Upper

Elegant leather upper for formal dress shoes, crafted from calfskin with precise stitching. Falls under 6406.10.65.00 as it's a leather part of footwear upper, separate from soles and accessories. Primarily for high-end shoe production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

6403.99.60Higher: 26% vs 17.5%

If completed with leather outer sole

Finished leather-soled footwear is in 6403, not parts.

4202.21.90Higher: 44% vs 17.5%

If shaped as leather legging parts

Leather gaiters/leggings are handbags/trunks in Chapter 42.

6406.10.90Higher: 22% vs 17.5%

If including stiffeners

Stiffener-inclusive uppers have a separate 'of leather' provision.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include invoices specifying 'of leather' and HTS to speed customs clearance

Separate shipments of uppers from hardware like buckles to prevent trim misclassification

Retain supplier affidavits on leather authenticity against counterfeiting claims

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Western Boot Leather Upper

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Chelsea Boot Leather Upper

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