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Mini Soccer Shin Guards

Mini soccer shin guards are protective equipment worn by players, particularly youth or beginner soccer players, to shield the lower legs from impact during play. They are a smaller version of standard shin guards, designed to fit the proportionally smaller legs of younger athletes.

Material

Shin guards are typically constructed from several materials, often in layered combinations:

• Shell: Polypropylene is the most common material for the hard outer shell, offering a rigid protective layer. Other plastics may also be used.
• Padding: EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) foam is frequently used for cushioning and shock absorption. More advanced models may incorporate other foams or gel-based padding for increased protection.
• Backing: A fabric backing, often polyester or a blend, secures the guard to the leg and provides comfort.
• Straps/Attachment: Elastic straps, Velcro closures, or compression sleeve designs are used to hold the guards in place.

Purpose

The primary purpose of mini soccer shin guards is to prevent injuries, specifically:

• Impact Protection: Shielding the tibia (shinbone) from direct impact from other players' cleats, the ball, or other objects.
• Muscle Protection: Providing some level of protection to the muscles surrounding the shinbone.
• Reducing Bruising & Contusions: Minimizing the severity of bruising and contusions resulting from impacts.

Function

Shin guards function by:

• Distributing Force: Spreading the force of an impact over a larger area, reducing the concentration of force on a single point.
• Absorbing Energy: The padding layer absorbs some of the energy from the impact, lessening the force transmitted to the shinbone.
• Deflecting Impact: The hard shell deflects the force of the impact away from the shinbone.

Usage Scenarios

Mini soccer shin guards are appropriate for:

• Youth Soccer: Essential for players under the age of approximately 13, or those with smaller leg sizes.
• Beginner Players: New players learning the game are more susceptible to accidental impacts.
• Training & Practice: Recommended for all training sessions and practices.
• Games & Matches: Required for competitive games and matches in most leagues.
• Indoor & Outdoor Soccer: Suitable for both indoor and outdoor soccer environments.

Common Types

• Slip-In Shin Guards: These guards are held in place by compression and a snug fit. Often worn with socks that have a shin guard pocket.
• Strapped Shin Guards: These guards have elastic straps that wrap around the leg to secure them. These are adjustable and offer a more customizable fit.
• Ankle Shin Guards: These guards extend further down the leg to provide additional ankle protection.
• Compression Shin Guards: These guards are designed to be worn as a compression sleeve, offering both protection and support.
• Removable Sleeve Shin Guards: These guards combine a removable guard with a compression sleeve for easy washing and customization.

Mini soccer shin guards fall under articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, or outdoor games, specifically those not specified elsewhere. These are protective gear used during sports activities like soccer to prevent injuries to the lower legs.

The following HS codes are relevant:

• 9506992000: This code covers articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table-tennis) or outdoor games, not specified or included elsewhere. More specifically, it includes football, soccer and polo articles and equipment, except balls, and parts and accessories thereof. This is a suitable classification for shin guards used in soccer.

  • 95: Chapter 95 – Miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • 06: Heading 06 – Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics or other sports.
  • 99: Subheading 99 – Other.
  • 20: Further breakdown – Football, soccer and polo articles and equipment, except balls, and parts and accessories thereof.
  • 00: Specific code for this category.

• 9506996080: This code also covers articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, or other sports not specified elsewhere, but is categorized as "Other Other". This could be applicable if the shin guards don't fall neatly into the more specific "football, soccer and polo articles" category.

  • 95: Chapter 95 – Miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • 06: Heading 06 – Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics or other sports.
  • 99: Subheading 99 – Other.
  • 60: Further breakdown – Other.
  • 80: Specific code for this category.

Regarding HS code 9506992000 and 9506996080, please note that a tariff of 7.5% is applied as a加征关税, and this will increase to 30% after April 2, 2025. Additionally, if the shin guards are made of steel or aluminum, a further加征关税 of 25% will be applied.