Dyed Nylon Stitch-Bonded Shoe Upper Reinforcement from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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