Men's Leather Soccer Cleats from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
• 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