Men's Pigskin Basketball Shoes from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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