Men's Leather Textile Hiking Boot Upper
Pre-formed upper for men's hiking boots made primarily of textile materials with over 50% leather on the external surface area, including reinforcements like ankle patches. Classified under HTS 6406.10.20.31 as a formed upper of textile where leather exceeds 50% external surface per Chapter Note 4(a). Used in assembly of outdoor footwear.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If leather external surface ≤50%
Uppers primarily textile with leather as accessory/reinforcement fall under 'other' textile uppers without leather dominance.
If unformed or cut-out parts
Only formed uppers qualify here; unformed assemblies or parts classify as outer soles/parts or miscellaneous.
If sold as complete knit gaiters/leggings
Knitted textile gaiters shift to Chapter 61 as other made-up accessories, not footwear uppers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify external surface area calculation per Chapter Note 4(a), documenting leather coverage >50% with photos and material specs
• Obtain supplier certifications for leather from headings 4107/4112-4114 to avoid reclassification as non-leather
• Avoid common pitfall of including uppers attached to outer soles, which shift to finished footwear headings 6401-6405
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