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April 2024, question 27
Classification · Classification: GRIs, notes and headings
What is the CLASSIFICATION for boys’ football shoes that have the provision for the attachment of cleats that cover the ankle with outer soles of plastic and uppers of leather valued at $12.50 per pair?
- 6403.19.4090
- 6403.91.6040
- 6403.99.6060
- 6404.11.8590
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CBP's answer: A. A: 6403.19.4090
Subheading Note 1(a) to Chapter 64 defines sports footwear as footwear designed for a sporting activity with provision for attaching spikes, cleats and the like. Boys' football shoes with provision for cleats, leather uppers and plastic soles therefore go in 6403.19, the sports footwear subheading, and the line for boys is 6403.19.4090 (A).
Footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for the attachment of spikes, sprigs, cleats, stops, clips, bars or the like Chapter 64, Subheading Note 1
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CBP's key cites: HTSUS Chapter 64
Question and key from CBP's April 2024 exam and answer key. The walk-through is ours; quotes are from the pinned editions in the reference viewer (HTSUS 2026 Basic, 19 CFR 2025 edition).