Dyed Nylon Stitch-Bonded Shoe Upper Reinforcement from China
Stitch-bonded nylon fabric dyed for reinforcing shoe uppers in athletic and casual footwear, providing abrasion resistance. Classified under HTS 6005.37.00.20 as dyed synthetic warp-knit stitch-bonded textiles for apparel purposes. Integrates seamlessly with leather or synthetic uppers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Pair with footwear HTS rulings to ensure component classification stays in Chapter 60
• Document low weight and flexibility to affirm fabric status vs. parts
• Test for adhesion compatibility with shoe assembly processes