Men's Leather Welt Golf Shoes

These are men's golf shoes featuring a leather upper and welt construction with rubber outer soles designed for sporting activity, including provisions for spikes. They classify under HTS 6403.19.20.00 as sports footwear for men with leather uppers and welted construction, excluding true basketball or similar narrow-definition sports. The leather upper dominates the external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

6403.99.60Higher: 26% vs 17.5%

If not welted

Non-welted sports footwear with leather uppers for men falls under 6403.99, as welt construction specifically defines this subheading.

6403.19Same rate: 17.5%

If for women, youths or girls

Same leather sports welt footwear but sized for women or girls shifts to the gender-specific subheading.

6405.20.90Higher: 22.5% vs 17.5%

If lacking sports design features

If no provisions for spikes or cleats, it becomes general waterproof footwear rather than sports-specific.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify leather upper composition meets Chapter Note 4(a) criteria by documenting external surface area measurements

β€’ Provide lab tests confirming genuine leather from headings 4107 or 4112-4114 to avoid reclassification

β€’ Include invoices specifying welt construction and sports design to prevent common pitfalls like misclassification as casual shoes

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