Men's Leather Soccer Cleats from China
These soccer cleats feature a full leather upper and rubber outer sole with molded studs designed for traction on grass fields. Classified under HTS 6403.19.40.90 as sports footwear for men with leather uppers, not fitting specific subcategories like basketball or golf shoes. The cleats provide attachment points for studs, meeting the sports footwear definition.
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 leather upper exceeds 50% external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if contested
• Document sports design with cleat provisions to avoid reclassification to casual leather shoes
• Ensure accurate gender sizing labeling to stay in men's/youths/boys category