Rubber-Reinforced Cotton Soccer Cleat Upper from China
Upper assembly for soccer cleats with rubber overlays and plastic reinforcements dominating over 50% of the external surface, despite cotton base fabric. Falls under HTS 6406.10.72.00 as it meets the <50% textile criterion including accessories. Designed for spike attachment but imported without sole.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include engineering specs showing accessory surface areas (rubber/plastics) to substantiate non-textile dominance
• Use HTS explanatory notes references in invoices to support classification during liquidation