Men's Pigskin Basketball Shoes

High-top basketball shoes featuring uppers made primarily from genuine pigskin leather, with rubber outer soles for traction. Classified under HTS 6403.99.60.30 because they are non-sports footwear (lacking spikes or cleats) with pigskin uppers and designed for men. The pigskin constitutes the greatest external surface area of the upper.

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.

6403.99.60.90Same rate: 26%

If uppers use other leather types like cowhide or sheepskin

Pigskin-specific subheading 6403.99.60.30 applies only to pigskin; other leathers fall under residual 6403.99.60.90 for men's gym-style shoes.

6403.59.60Same rate: 26%

If for women, misses or children equivalents

Same pigskin upper gym shoes but sized for women/misses/children shift to 6403.59.60, as hierarchy specifies gender.

6403.99.90Higher: 27.5% vs 26%

If not specifically tennis/basketball/gym/training shoes

General men's leather upper footwear (non-gym style) goes to 6403.99.90; gym designation requires athletic styling.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify pigskin upper via lab testing for tannage (headings 4107/4112-4114); document certificates of origin for leather sourcing

Confirm outer sole is rubber/plastics (greatest ground contact); exclude if textile-dominant without durability

Avoid classifying as sports footwear (6402.99) if no provisions for spikes/cleats; common pitfall leads to audits