Leather-Accented Textile Basketball Shoes
High-top basketball shoes with a textile upper where leather panels, ankle patches, and toe caps cover more than 50% of the external surface area. Designed for indoor court play with a rubber outer sole. Classified under 6404.11.99 as 'other' sports footwear because the leather upper exceeds the textile material, excluding it from subheading 6404.11.20.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 18% | — | 18% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the leather upper does not exceed 50% of the external surface area
Footwear with textile uppers and rubber soles classified as sports footwear under this subheading.
If the upper is predominantly leather (over 50%) and not sports footwear
Footwear with leather uppers and rubber/plastic soles falls under heading 6403.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the upper's external surface area is accurately measured—leather must exceed 50% to fall under this item
• Declare the sports footwear design (spikes, provisions for attachment) to avoid reclassification
• Keep supplier specifications on material composition for CBSA verification
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