Men's Pigskin Soccer Cleats
These soccer cleats feature pigskin leather uppers designed for sporting activity with attached cleats for traction on grass fields. The outer sole is rubber, providing grip, and the pigskin upper constitutes the greatest external surface area. Classified under 6403.19.40.30 as sports footwear for men with pigskin uppers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If uppers are other leather like cowhide instead of pigskin
Pigskin specifically directs to 6403.19.40.30; other leathers fall under 6403.99 for sports footwear.
If tennis shoes without spikes or cleats
Sports footwear requires spikes/cleats per subheading note; non-sporting leather uppers go to 6403.19.10.
If for women's versions
Code specifies men/youths/boys; women's sports footwear with pigskin uppers uses 6405.20.90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify pigskin upper via lab testing for surface area dominance per Chapter Note 4(a); document with photos and material specs
• Confirm cleats qualify as sports footwear under subheading note; avoid misclassification as casual shoes
• Include leather origin certificates to prevent undervaluation disputes at customs
Related Products under HTS 6403.19.40.30
Youth Pigskin Rugby Boots
Rugby boots for youths with pigskin uppers and rubber studs for sporting use on turf. Pigskin provides the dominant external upper surface, with rubber outer sole for ground contact. Fits 6403.19.40.30 as other sports footwear for boys with pigskin.
Men's Pigskin Field Hockey Shoes
Field hockey shoes with pigskin uppers and rubber soles featuring studs for sports play. Pigskin upper has greatest surface area, qualifying as sports footwear under subheading note. For men, classified in 6403.19.40.30.
Boys' Pigskin Lacrosse Cleats
Lacrosse cleats for boys with durable pigskin uppers and rubber outer soles with molded cleats for athletic performance. Meets sports footwear criteria with provision for spikes. Pigskin uppers place it in 6403.19.40.30.
Men's Pigskin American Football Cleats
American football cleats featuring pigskin uppers for men, with rubber soles and detachable cleats for gridiron sports. Pigskin dominates upper surface, fitting sports definition. Under 6403.19.40.30.
Youths' Pigskin Baseball Cleats
Baseball cleats for youths with pigskin leather uppers and rubber soles with metal/rubber cleats for diamond play. Qualifies as sports footwear with pigskin upper dominance. HTS 6403.19.40.30.