Leather-Accented Textile Hiking Shoes
These hiking shoes feature a textile upper where leather covers over 50% of the external surface area, including reinforcements like ankle patches and edging. The outer sole is made of rubber for traction. They fall under HTS 6404.19.15.81 due to the predominant leather external surface on the textile upper and rubber sole.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If leather covers 50% or less of external surface
Textile becomes dominant material per Chapter Note 4(a), shifting to other textile upper subheadings.
If designed as sports footwear with cleats or spikes
Sports footwear like golf or football shoes with attachments moves to Chapter 64 sports heading.
If valued over $12/pair and qualifying as protective active footwear
Hiking or trail shoes with water-resistant coated textile may classify under protective active category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify leather coverage exceeds 50% of external upper surface per Chapter Note 4(a), documenting measurements to avoid reclassification
• Provide certificates of leather origin from headings 4107 or 4112-4114 to confirm material compliance
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling textile as primary if leather reinforcements dominate visually
Related Products under HTS 6404.19.15.81
Leather-Trimmed Canvas Sneakers
Casual sneakers with a canvas textile upper reinforced by leather panels covering more than 50% of the external surface, including toe caps and eyelet stays. Rubber outer sole provides durability. Classified under HTS 6404.19.15.81 for leather-dominant textile uppers.
Leather-Front Textile Espadrilles
Summer espadrilles with textile upper and prominent leather front panel exceeding 50% external area, rubber/plastics sole. Jute accents excluded from material calc. HTS 6404.19.15.81 due to leather dominance.
Leather-Sided Textile Running Shoes
Athletic running shoes with textile mesh upper sided by leather panels over 50% surface, rubber sole. Not sports footwear per note. Classifies to HTS 6404.19.15.81.
Leather-Accented Textile Deck Shoes
Nautical deck shoes with textile canvas upper accented by leather over 50% surface including moccasin toe, non-marking rubber sole. Fits HTS 6404.19.15.81 criteria.
Leather-Banded Textile Sandals
Open-toe sandals with textile straps/webbing where leather bands constitute over 50% external surface area, rubber footbed sole. Classed under HTS 6404.19.15.81.
Leather-Panel Textile Work Boots
Rugged work boots with textile upper featuring leather panels over 50% external area for reinforcement, plus rubber sole. Designed for light industrial use. HTS 6404.19.15.81 applies due to leather surface dominance on textile base.