Men's Pigskin Training Shoes from China
Versatile training shoes for gym workouts with soft pigskin uppers and grippy rubber outsoles. HTS 6403.99.60.30 applies due to pigskin leather uppers (greatest surface area) and men's sizing for non-spiked athletic use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use HTS advisory rulings for borderline gym shoe designs; submit samples if styling ambiguous
• Ensure no 'sports footwear' features like cleat attachments to prevent reclassification
• Track country-of-origin for pigskin; some suppliers mix leathers, risking subheading mismatch