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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for uppers of rubber/plastics with leather dominance
Material of upper determines primary subheading; rubber/plastics base shifts classification.
If marketed as leather apparel accessory rather than footwear part
End-use as clothing item (e.g., leather bootie) moves to leather goods chapter.
If knitted textile with minimal leather forming a legging
Knitted constructions primarily for legwear classify under Chapter 61.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include detailed diagrams or CAD files showing leather surface percentages during customs declaration
• Ensure no outer sole attachment to prevent classification as complete footwear under Chapter 64 headings
• Label clearly as 'footwear upper parts' to distinguish from finished gaiters or leggings
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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.
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
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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.