Men's Leather Soccer Cleats from China
These soccer cleats feature a full-grain leather upper designed for sporting activity with attached rubber cleats for traction on grass fields. They qualify under HTS 6403.19.70 as sports footwear for persons other than snowboarding, skiing, etc., with leather uppers and rubber outer soles. The leather constitutes the greatest external surface area of the upper.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify leather upper exceeds 50% external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if contested
• Document cleats as fixed attachments to confirm sports footwear status under subheading note
• Avoid misclassification as casual shoes by emphasizing sporting design in entry documentation