Men's Leather Soccer Cleats from Germany
These soccer cleats feature a full leather upper designed for sporting activity with provision for detachable cleats on the rubber outer sole. They classify under HTS 6403.19.40 as sports footwear for men with leather uppers and rubber soles, not fitting other specific subheadings. The leather constitutes the greatest external surface area of the upper per Chapter Note 4(a).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify leather upper exceeds 50% external surface area via lab testing to confirm classification
• Provide sports footwear certification showing cleat provisions to avoid reclassification as casual shoes
• Include detailed sole material specs; ensure rubber/plastics contact ground per Chapter Note 4(b)