Men's Pigskin Soccer Cleats from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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