Genuine Leather Sneaker Upper
Leather upper for athletic sneakers, stitched and ready for sole bonding, made from full-grain leather. It qualifies under HTS 6406.10.65.00 as a leather footwear upper not including outer soles or stiffeners. Visible leather surface area determines material.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If assembled with textile outer sole for sports
Complete sports footwear with textile soles enters Chapter 64 directly.
If of kangaroo or bison leather
Specific leathers have dedicated subheadings within 6406.10 for differentiation.
If textile base with thin leather coating
Textile fabric coated with leather-like plastics classifies as coated textile.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use lab tests for leather content if any textile lining to affirm external surface rule
• Declare as 'parts' explicitly; attaching soles changes to headed footwear codes
• Watch for quota restrictions on certain leather origins during peak import seasons
Related Products under HTS 6406.10.65.00
Leather Shoe Upper
A pre-formed upper made entirely from genuine leather, designed for assembly onto footwear soles. It falls under HTS 6406.10.65.00 as it is a complete upper of leather, excluding stiffeners, used in shoe manufacturing. The leather constitutes the primary external surface material.
Cowhide Boot Upper
Full upper assembly from cowhide leather for work or casual boots, featuring eyelets but no sole attachment. Classified in 6406.10.65.00 due to its leather construction and role as a footwear upper part. Excludes reinforcements like stiffeners.
Dress Shoe Leather Upper
Elegant leather upper for formal dress shoes, crafted from calfskin with precise stitching. Falls under 6406.10.65.00 as it's a leather part of footwear upper, separate from soles and accessories. Primarily for high-end shoe production.
Western Boot Leather Upper
Full leather upper for cowboy or western-style boots, featuring shaft and vamp sections from cowhide. Classified in HTS 6406.10.65.00 as other leather uppers for footwear parts. Designed for attachment to boot soles during manufacturing.
Chelsea Boot Leather Upper
Elastic-sided leather upper for Chelsea ankle boots, from premium calf leather. HTS 6406.10.65.00 applies as it's an unattached leather footwear upper part. Ideal for fashion boot production lines.
Loafer Leather Upper
Slip-on leather upper for penny loafers, constructed from full-grain leather. Classified under 6406.10.65.00 for leather footwear uppers other than stiffeners. Ready for moccasin or welted sole attachment.