9902.14.19 - Golf shoes for men, youths and boys, with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather (except pigskin uppers), not welt, the foregoing with spikes, sprigs, cleats, stops, clips, bars or the like intended to enhance traction and grip; such footwear designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather, where such protection is imparted by the use of a laminated textile and has openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole or covered openings in the upper above the sole, or a combination thereof, designed to vent moisture (provided for in subheading 6403.19.30)
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | No change |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | No change |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9902.14.19, specifically covers certain types of men's, youths', and boys' golf shoes. The defining characteristics include outer soles made of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather, and uppers constructed from leather, excluding pigskin. These shoes are designed for golf or similar athletic activities and feature traction-enhancing elements such as spikes, sprigs, cleats, stops, clips, or bars. Notably, this classification also encompasses footwear that serves as a substitute for, but is not worn over, other shoes for protection against water, oil, grease, chemicals, or inclement weather, provided it incorporates laminated textile for protection and specific venting features in the sole or upper.
As a specialized temporary provision within Chapter 99, this HTS code functions as a distinct classification for these particular golf shoes, separate from the general classification of footwear found in Chapters 64. The sibling categories at the root of the HTS database, such as live animals (e.g., horses, cattle, swine), represent entirely different classes of goods with distinct import and export regulations. This category’s focus on specific footwear characteristics and temporary legislative provisions distinguishes it from broad headings covering general commodities.
Since 9902.14.19 is a leaf node, it does not have subcategories. This means that any product meeting all the detailed criteria outlined in its description falls directly under this specific HTS code without further subdivision. The precise combination of materials, construction methods, intended use (golfing or protective wear with venting), and the presence of traction-enhancing elements are the definitive factors for classification under this provision.