Leather-Accented Textile Sneaker Upper
A prefabricated upper for athletic sneakers made primarily from textile mesh with leather reinforcements covering over 50% of the external surface area, including ankle patches and toe caps. This qualifies under HTS 6406.10.70.00 as a footwear upper where leather dominates the visible exterior per Chapter Note 4(a). It is supplied without an outer sole for assembly into complete shoes.
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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
Pure textile uppers without dominant leather fall under the textile-only subheading.
If supplied as a complete upper attached to an inner sole but not outer sole
Uppers fixed to inner soles are classified separately from loose uppers.
If treated as textile fabric rather than a formed footwear part
Unformed coated textile materials are classified by textile chapter, not as footwear parts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the exact external surface area measurements showing leather exceeds 50% to avoid reclassification as pure textile under 6406.10.20
• Provide lab tests or photos confirming leather composition from headings 4107 or 4112-4114 as per Chapter Note 3
• Avoid including outer soles or stiffeners, as they may shift classification to other subheadings
Related Products under HTS 6406.10.70.00
Leather-Patched Hiking Boot Upper
Prefabricated upper for hiking boots using nylon textile base with full leather overlays on the vamp, quarters, and counter, exceeding 50% external leather surface. Classifies in 6406.10.70.00 due to leather's predominant visible area including reinforcements. Designed for attachment to soles during shoe manufacturing.
Cowhide Reinforced Work Boot Upper
Industrial work boot upper of canvas textile with cowhide leather covering over 50% exterior (toe, heel, shin guards), meeting 6406.10.70.00 criteria for leather-dominant textile uppers. Excludes stiffeners and outer soles per heading scope. Used in safety footwear assembly.
Leather-Overlay Casual Shoe Upper
Textile upper for casual loafers featuring polyester knit with leather overlays on 55%+ of external surface including edging and tabs. Fits HTS 6406.10.70.00 as leather constitutes the greatest visible area per notes. Ready for sole attachment in production.
Mixed Leather Textile Dance Shoe Upper
Ballet or dance shoe upper of satin textile with leather straps and reinforcements covering 52% external area, qualifying under 6406.10.70.00. Leather includes functional ankle supports visible externally. Supplied as parts for specialty footwear.
Leather-Trimmed Athletic Running Upper
Lightweight running shoe upper of breathable textile with leather heel counter and forefoot totaling 51% external surface. Meets 6406.10.70.00 for textile-based uppers with leather majority visibility. Excludes sports-specific spikes provisions.