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Kids' Rubber Baseball Cleats

Low-cost rubber baseball cleats for children, with plastic uppers and rubber outer soles featuring metal cleat studs. Falls under HTS 6402.19.30.61 as sports footwear for baseball (cleat attachments) valued not over $3/pair.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+52.5%52.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6403.19.30Higher: 21% vs 12.5%

If outer sole primarily leather despite cleats

Chapter Note 4(b) prioritizes ground-contact material; leather soles shift to Chapter 64 heading 6403.

6115Higher: 22.4% vs 12.5%

If knitted uppers without rigid plastic layer

Knitted rubber/plastic foot coverings classify in Chapter 61 if not true footwear with soles.

6402.19.90Higher: 29% vs 12.5%

If valued over $3/pair

Exceeds value limit, moving to higher-value sports footwear subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide photos/specs showing cleat provisions to substantiate sports classification during customs review

• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluation claims; use commercial invoices with per-pair pricing

• Ensure no leather in upper per Chapter Note 3 to stay in 6402