FootJoy Men's Tradition Golf Shoe from Japan
Men's leather golf shoes featuring a waterproof upper and rubber outer sole with soft spikes for traction on the course. Classified under HTS 6403.19.50.91 as sports footwear for golf, with leather uppers (greatest external surface area) and rubber soles, designed specifically for golfing activities. Excludes provisions for metal spikes but includes soft spikes or cleats.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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
Import Tips
• Verify leather upper exceeds 50% external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if contested
• Confirm golf-specific design with soft spikes; generic athletic shoes may shift to 6403.19.90
• Include spike attachment provisions in product specs to avoid reclassification as non-sports footwear