Polyurethane Shoe Sole Cement
Contact polyurethane cement for bonding rubber soles to leather uppers in footwear manufacturing. The product is a polyurethane in primary form, with polyurethane monomers predominating by weight, qualifying for heading 39.09.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packaged for retail sale as an adhesive
Prepared adhesives for retail sale are classified in Chapter 35.
If formulated as a mastic
Mastics and caulking compounds are classified in heading 32.14.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is in primary form and not cured
• If the cement is packaged for retail sale, it may be classified under heading 35.06
• Maintain composition records to demonstrate polyurethane monomer predominance
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