Men's Leather Soccer Cleats

These soccer cleats feature a full-grain leather upper designed for sporting activity with provision for detachable cleats on the rubber outer sole. They classify under HTS 6403.19.70.91 as sports footwear for persons other than snowboarding, skiing, or skating, with leather uppers and rubber soles where leather dominates the external surface area of the upper.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6403.99.60.90Higher: 26% vs 17.5%

If upper primarily textile rather than leather

Textile materials with greatest external surface area shift classification to other sports footwear uppers.

6403.19.10.00Higher: 22.5% vs 17.5%

If designed for skiing, skating, or snowboarding

Specific sports like ski-boots fall under dedicated subheadings per subheading note.

6403.59.60Higher: 26% vs 17.5%

If lacking sports-specific features like cleat provisions

Without design for sporting activity or spike provisions, classifies as other leather footwear.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify leather upper exceeds 50% external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if contested

Document cleat attachment provisions to qualify as sports footwear under subheading note; avoid classifying as casual shoes

Ensure accurate country-of-origin marking on visible leather surfaces to prevent CBP holds