Custom Dress Shoes from Japan
Bespoke leather dress shoes imported by a foreign minister for formal diplomatic events, under State Department designation. These personal footwear items qualify under HTS 9806.00.25 as baggage accompanying a high foreign official. Duty-free treatment applies to such essential personal attire.
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
• Note custom measurements/serial numbers; declare as personal footwear only; coordinate with State Dept protocol office for visit schedule