Cotton Baseball Shoe Upper from Canada
A prefabricated upper for baseball cleats made primarily of cotton fabric with leather reinforcements and rubber eyelets, where textile materials cover less than 50% of the external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a). This classifies under HTS 6406.10.72.00 as a footwear upper not yet attached to a sole. The design includes provisions for cleat attachment but excludes outer soles.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
21.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify external surface area measurements exclude accessories like leather patches per Chapter Note 4(a) to confirm <50% textile classification
• Provide detailed material breakdowns and photos in entry documentation to avoid reclassification as a textile article