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Leather Vamp Piece from Japan

Die-cut leather vamp (toe and sides of upper) for athletic shoe assembly. HTS 6406.90.60.00 applies as a leather footwear upper component, with leather as the greatest external surface material. Ideal for custom shoemakers.

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

Provide pattern specs matching standard footwear vamps for CBP verification

Avoid pre-punched holes if resembling finished uppers in 6406.10

Test tannage to confirm Chapter 41 leather base material