Adidas Ultraboost Soccer Cleats (without spikes attached) from China
Synthetic upper soccer shoes with provision for cleat attachment, made predominantly of plastic mesh and rubber reinforcements covering over 90% external surface. Designed for sporting activity but supplied without spikes. Fits 6402.19.15 as sports footwear with qualifying upper material.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document provisions for spike attachment with technical drawings to meet sports footwear definition
• Conduct surface area measurements per chapter note 4(a) to substantiate >90% plastics claim
• Avoid chemical-resistant coatings that could trigger protective footwear exceptions