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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
If not covering the ankle
Ankle-covering requirement places it in 6403; low-cut versions go to 6404.11 for sports footwear.
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
Related Products under HTS 6403.91.60.50
Men's Pigskin Ankle Tennis Shoes
Mid-cut tennis-style shoes for men with genuine pigskin uppers over the ankle and durable rubber outsoles. These casual court shoes are not true sports footwear lacking spike provisions, fitting 6403.91.60.50 for pigskin upper athletic styles.
Youths' Pigskin Cross-Trainer Shoes
Versatile cross-trainer shoes for youths with pigskin uppers extending over the ankle and multi-surface rubber soles. Designed for multi-sport training, classified in 6403.91.60.50 as gym/training shoes not meeting sports footwear definition.
Men's Pigskin Fitness Training Shoes
Ankle-covering fitness trainers with breathable pigskin uppers and flexible rubber soles for men. For gym workouts, classified 6403.91.60.50.
Youths' Pigskin Multi-Sport Shoes
Multi-sport ankle shoes for youths with pigskin uppers, rubber soles for versatile training.
Boys' Pigskin Athletic Sneakers
Ankle-high athletic sneakers for boys with pigskin uppers and rubber outsoles for training.
Youths' Pigskin Training Gym Shoes
Ankle-covering training shoes for youths and boys with pigskin leather uppers and rubber soles, ideal for gym class or casual sports. Classified in 6403.91.60.50 as they resemble tennis or gym shoes but lack provisions for spikes, per subheading note on sports footwear.