Polyurethane Shoe Sole Cement

Contact polyurethane cement for bonding rubber soles to leather uppers in footwear manufacturing. Falls under 3909.50.2000 as primary-form polyurethane cement per 95% monomer rule in chapter notes. Bulk-supplied for factory dipping.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.1%+35.0%37.1%
🇲🇽Mexico2.1%+10.0%12.1%
🇨🇦Canada2.1%+10.0%12.1%
🇩🇪Germany2.1%+10.0%12.1%
🇯🇵Japan2.1%+10.0%12.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6406.10.90Lower: 22% vs 37.1%

If pre-applied to sole as prepared part

Soles with adhered cement ready for assembly classify as footwear uppers/parts in Chapter 64.

3506.91.10.00Lower: 35% vs 37.1%

If for neoprene-modified versions

Polychloroprene (neoprene) adhesives have specific Chapter 35 subheading.

5906.99.10.00Higher: 37.7% vs 37.1%

If coated onto textile backing

Rubberized textile adhesive tapes shift to Chapter 59 impregnated textiles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify low-VOC for REACH compliance if EU re-export; label flash point clearly

Avoid misdeclaring as footwear parts under 6406

Common issue: solvent content triggering 3210 classification

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