Men's Leather Soccer Cleats from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• 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