U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
6403.59.9045
$52.3M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
4 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-04-29 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of footwear from Argentina
N319968 July 1, 2021 CLA-2-64:OT:RR:NC:N2:247 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6403.59.9045 Mr. Martiniano Lopez CrozetMartiniano, LLC2432 Hidalgo Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039 RE: The tariff classification of footwear from Argentina Dear Mr. Lopez Crozet: In your electronic letter dated June 11, 2021, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have provided photographs and descriptive literature. No sample was submitted. You provided additional value information via email. The photographs submitted show a unisex shoe that is identified as # MLC57. Style # MLC57 is a unisex, closed-toe/closed-heel, loafer that does not cover the ankle. The upper is made of 100 percent leather and decorated with a leather flap over the vamp. The insole and outer sole are leather. The attached stacked leather heel incorporates a rubber heel lift. The F.O.B. value provided is $58.50 per pair. The applicable subheading for the unisex style # MLC57 footwear, will be 6403.59.9045, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather: other footwear with outer soles of leather: other: other: other: for other persons: for women: other. The rate of duty will be 10 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Stacey Kalkines at stacey.kalkines@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division