Men's Pigskin Upper Basketball Shoes

High-top basketball shoes for men featuring uppers made primarily from genuine pigskin leather, with rubber outer soles for traction. These gym shoes cover the ankle and are designed for basketball and training activities, classified under 6403.91.60.50 due to pigskin uppers and non-sports specific design lacking spikes or cleats.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+17.5%26%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6403.91.60.90Same rate: 26%

If uppers are other leather types like cowhide

Pigskin specifically directs to 6403.91.60.50; other leathers fall under the residual 6403.91.60.90.

6404.11.20Higher: 28% vs 26%

If not covering the ankle

Ankle-covering requirement places it in 6403; low-cut versions go to 6404.11 for sports footwear.

6403.99.60.50Same rate: 26%

If uppers are textile instead of leather

Leather uppers define 6403.91; predominant textile uppers shift to 6403.99 subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify pigskin upper via lab testing as it must be the material with greatest external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a)

Ensure documentation proves footwear covers the ankle and lacks sports-specific features like spikes to avoid reclassification