FootJoy Men's Tradition Golf Shoe from Japan
Men's leather golf shoe featuring a waterproof upper and rubber outer sole designed specifically for golf with spiked or spikeless traction for optimal grip on the course. Classified under HTS 6403.19.30.90 as sports footwear for men with leather uppers and rubber soles, other than ski-boots or similar, specifically for golf. The design includes provisions for spikes meeting the sports footwear definition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
Import Tips
• Verify leather upper exceeds 50% external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if contested
• Confirm golf-specific design with spike provisions; avoid misclassification as casual footwear
• Include certificates of origin for leather sourcing to qualify for preferential duty rates