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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+20.0%28.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+52.5%52.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6403.51Lower: 22.5% vs 28.5%

If outer sole is leather or composition leather

6403.91 requires rubber/plastics sole; leather soles move to 6403.5x subheadings.

6402.91.90Higher: 40% vs 28.5%

If designed as true sports footwear with cleat provisions

Sports footwear with leather uppers goes to 6402 if meeting subheading note criteria like spike attachments.

6115Lower: 22.4% vs 28.5%

If predominantly knitted textile uppers

Material of upper determines chapter; knitted uppers fall under Chapter 61 hosiery if not substantial footwear.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label sizes accurately for youths (typically US 12-6) to match 'youths and boys' category and avoid adult reclassification

• Document outer sole material; rubber/plastics must contact ground per Note 4(b), excluding minor textile areas