Men's Leather Sneaker Upper
A pre-formed upper made from genuine leather or composition leather, designed specifically for men's athletic sneakers. It incorporates eyelets, padding, and tongue but excludes the outer sole, classifying it under HTS 6406.10.05.00 as a formed upper for men, youths, and boys.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for women, girls, or infants
Same leather formed uppers but sized for female or infant footwear shift to the women's subheading.
If outer surface predominantly textile
Chapter Note 4(a) bases classification on material with greatest external surface area; textiles dominate over leather.
If unformed or knitted fabric pieces
Only formed uppers qualify here; incomplete or knitted parts fall under Chapter 61 for knit accessories.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the upper is fully formed and not attached to any sole other than outer soles per Chapter Note 6
• Provide lab tests confirming leather from headings 4107 or 4112-4114 to avoid misclassification as textile
• Label clearly as 'formed upper for men's footwear' to prevent customs disputes on completeness
Related Products under HTS 6406.10.05.00
Youths Hiking Boot Leather Upper
Pre-assembled leather upper for boys' or youths' hiking boots, with reinforced toe, ankle padding, and lace provisions but lacking outer sole. Classified in HTS 6406.10.05.00 as a formed leather upper targeted for male youth footwear.
Men's Chelsea Boot Leather Upper
Elastic-sided formed upper of leather for men's ankle Chelsea boots, pre-shaped with shaft and vamp sections. HTS 6406.10.05.00 covers this as a men's leather footwear upper part.
Youths Basketball Shoe Leather Upper
High-top formed leather upper for youths' basketball shoes, with padded collar, eyelets, and flywire but no sole. Classifies under HTS 6406.10.05.00 for male youth sports footwear parts.
Men's Monk Strap Leather Upper
Formed upper featuring leather buckle straps for men's formal monk strap shoes, complete with quarters and vamp. HTS 6406.10.05.00 for men's leather formed footwear uppers.
Boys Western Boot Leather Upper
Shaped leather upper with pull tabs and shaft for boys' cowboy boots, formed but sole-less. Fits HTS 6406.10.05.00 as boys' leather footwear upper.
Men's Chukka Boot Leather Upper
Desert-style formed suede leather upper for men's chukka boots, with minimal lacing and ankle height. HTS 6406.10.05.00 for men's composition/genuine leather uppers.