Genuine Leather Sneaker Upper from Japan
Leather upper for athletic sneakers, stitched and ready for sole bonding, made from full-grain leather. It qualifies under HTS 6406.10.65.00 as a leather footwear upper not including outer soles or stiffeners. Visible leather surface area determines material.
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
• Use lab tests for leather content if any textile lining to affirm external surface rule
• Declare as 'parts' explicitly; attaching soles changes to headed footwear codes
• Watch for quota restrictions on certain leather origins during peak import seasons