Textile Ankle Collar Padding
Padded textile rings inserted into shoe ankle collars for blister prevention and comfort in high-top sneakers. These are parts of footwear of textile materials, excluding trimmings, classified under tariff item 6406.90.90.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the padding is part of a complete upper
Complete uppers are classified separately.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the padding is not considered a trimming (e.g
• ornamentation)
• Describe its function as structural support
• Provide material composition for CBSA
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