U.S. imports of Footwear (N.E.S.) with Leather Outer Soles and Leather or Composition Leather Uppers (SITC 85148) totaled $1.1B in August 2026, imported from 140 countries.
Importers of Footwear (N.E.S.) with Leather Outer Soles and Leather or Composition Leather Uppers paid $186.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 17.92% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Footwear (N.E.S.) with Leather Outer Soles and Leather or Composition Leather Uppers imports of $1.1B in August 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $855.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLeather-soled dress shoes, oxfords, loafers, and similar footwear with leather or composition leather uppers — not captured by more specific headings — are the commercial core of this classification. Leather outer soles are a premium construction feature associated with higher-end men's and women's dress footwear, and the category is widely traded across European and Latin American sourcing regions. Composition leather uppers (bonded or reconstituted leather) are included alongside genuine leather, so material verification is important when duty rates or trade-remedy exposure differ by upper type.
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221.1K import shipments a month
For SITC classification purposes, composition leather (bonded or reconstituted leather) is grouped with genuine leather in this heading. However, under the US HTS, the distinction between genuine and composition leather uppers can affect the specific tariff line and duty rate, so importers should accurately identify the upper material in their entry documentation.
Laboratory analysis reports, material composition declarations from the manufacturer, and detailed product specifications are the most reliable supporting documents. CBP may request physical samples or lab testing if the sole material is not clearly identifiable from commercial invoices alone.
Basic heading 7 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 85148 · $1.1B of $46.9B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and China together supply 47% of it. China pays 28.2% duty; Italy 10.1%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.1BYoY · free account
Exports
$28.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $10.2B of Footwear (N.E.S.) with Leather Outer Soles and Leather or Composition Leather Uppers.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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