Men's Puma Suede Classic XXI Training Shoes
Classic suede training shoes for gym use, with over 50% leather external upper surface and rubber/plastic soles. HTS 6404.11.20.30 applies as men's sports/training shoes with leather uppers from headings 4107/4112-4114 per chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If outer sole is leather or composition leather
Heading 6403 covers footwear with leather soles, regardless of upper material.
If non-sports casual sneakers
Excludes tennis/basketball/gym shoes; general textile-upper footwear without sports design.
If sold as protective work boots
Leather sports-style boots for industrial use may classify as footwear in Chapter 42.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Source leather from approved tanneries with CITES certification if exotic materials are used
• Include technical specs on upper construction to prove >50% leather visibility to naked eye
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying based on color; focus on visible external layer per chapter note 3
Related Products under HTS 6404.11.20.30
Men's Nike Air Zoom Structure 24 Running Shoes
These athletic running shoes for men feature an upper where over 50% of the external surface area is leather, combined with rubber outer soles for traction. Classified under HTS 6404.11.20.30 as sports footwear with predominantly leather textile uppers for men, meeting the criteria for training and gym shoes per chapter notes.
Men's Adidas Leather Ultraboost Basketball Shoes
High-top basketball shoes for men with leather comprising over 50% of the upper's external area and plastic/rubber soles for court grip. Fits HTS 6404.11.20.30 as men's sports footwear (basketball shoes) with leather-dominant textile uppers per note 4(a).
Men's New Balance Leather 574 Gym Shoes
Versatile gym shoes for men featuring pigskin leather over 50% of upper surface area with rubber outsoles. Classified in 6404.11.20.30 for men's sports footwear like gym shoes with leather textile uppers.
Men's Under Armour Curry 11 Basketball Shoes
Performance basketball shoes for men with synthetic leather dominating >50% upper external area and rubber soles. HTS 6404.11.20.30 for men's basketball sports footwear per subheading.