Youth Rugby Boots Leather from Mexico
Leather rugby boots for youths with molded rubber studs for traction on grass fields, designed specifically for the sport. Falls under HTS 6403.19.40 as other sports footwear for youths/boys with leather uppers. Meets subheading note for sporting activity with sprigs/cleats.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.3%
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
Import Tips
• Document youth sizing (under US 13) and rugby-specific design to distinguish from adult casual boots
• Test upper material; leather must dominate external area, ignoring reinforcements
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling studs as non-sport features leading to higher duties