Youths' Leather Rugby Boots from China
Rugby boots for youths with leather uppers and rubber soles featuring replaceable studs for firm ground play. Falls under HTS 6403.19.40.90 as other sports footwear for youths/boys with leather uppers. Meets sports definition via stud attachments for sporting activity.
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
• Include manufacturer specs confirming leather composition from headings 4107/4112-4114 per Chapter Note 3
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as casual boots; highlight sports-specific stud system
• Age-grade documentation prevents shift to women/girls category