6403.19.30 - Golf shoes

This HTS classification, 6403.19.30, specifically designates golf shoes. These are specialized athletic footwear designed for the sport of golf, characterized by features such as cleats or studs on the outsole to enhance traction on grass, and typically constructed with uppers made of leather to provide durability and support. The overall construction aims to optimize performance and comfort for golfers during their game.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 6403.19.40, which is also categorized under "Other" sports footwear, relies on the specific designation as golf shoes. While both fall under the broader umbrella of sports footwear with leather uppers and non-leather outsoles, 6403.19.30 is reserved for footwear explicitly intended and designed for the game of golf. This specificity ensures accurate tariff application based on the item's intended use.

Within this classification, further subdivisions exist to refine the tariff. The subcategories 6403.19.30.30 and 6403.19.30.90 differentiate golf shoes based on the material of their uppers. 6403.19.30.30 applies to golf shoes with pigskin uppers, while 6403.19.30.90 encompasses all other golf shoes not made with pigskin uppers, allowing for a more granular classification based on specific material composition.