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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6402.99.31Lower: 16% vs 17.5%

If imported as complete shoe rather than upper

Finished footwear with textile upper and rubber sole classifies in heading 6402.

5902.90.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If textile fabric with thin leather laminate

Laminated materials may classify as coated textile under Chapter 59.

4203.29Higher: 22.6% vs 17.5%

If uppers repurposed as leather sports bags

Commercial end-use as handbags shifts to Chapter 42 leather articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct surface area audits pre-shipment to confirm >50% leather compliance

Distinguish from 'protective active footwear' notes applicable to complete shoes only

Package as bulk parts, not retail, to avoid value-based duty triggers

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