Men's Leather Soccer Cleats from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
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
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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