Budget Hiking Boot Upper
Durable formed textile upper for low-cost hiking boots, using nylon and polyester blends under $3/pair value. HTS 6406.10.25.00 applies as it qualifies as a footwear upper part with textile as primary external material. Not considered 'protective active footwear' without full assembly.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If valued over $3 but not over $6/pair
Sequential value bands in 6406.10 dictate specific subheadings for textile uppers.
If rubber-coated textile upper material
Visible rubber layer per Chapter Note 2(a) classifies as coated textile in Chapter 59.
If complete knitted leg gaiters
Full legwear products shift to Chapter 61 hosiery rather than footwear parts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document non-sports design to avoid overlap with sports footwear definitions in subheading notes
• Batch import declarations must specify per-pair valuation for accurate duty assessment
• Check for inadvertent stiffener inclusion, which excludes from 'other than stiffeners' provision
Related Products under HTS 6406.10.25.00
Textile Sneaker Upper
A pre-formed upper made primarily from knitted textile materials for athletic sneakers, valued under $3 per pair. It incorporates eyelet reinforcements but excludes outer soles or stiffeners, classifying it under HTS 6406.10.25.00 as a formed upper part of footwear. The textile dominates the external surface area per Chapter Note 4.
Canvas Casual Shoe Upper
Formed upper constructed from woven cotton canvas textile for everyday casual shoes, priced below $3/pair. Classified in 6406.10.25.00 due to its textile-dominant external surface and status as a footwear part without attached soles. Excludes trimmings like laces per Chapter Note 3.
Mesh Running Shoe Upper
Breathable formed upper from synthetic mesh textile for running shoes, valued at under $3/pair. Falls under HTS 6406.10.25.00 as a textile footwear part, with mesh providing the greatest external surface area excluding reinforcements. Designed for mass-market athletic footwear production.
Children's Sandal Upper
Lightweight formed textile upper for kids' sandals, made from cotton-poly blend valued below $3/pair. Classifies under 6406.10.25.00 as a part of footwear upper of textile materials, suitable for summer footwear assembly. Textile surface area exceeds any minor reinforcements.
Work Shoe Textile Upper
Reinforced formed upper of synthetic textile for safety work shoes, valued not over $3/pair. HTS 6406.10.25.00 covers this as a footwear part where textile provides greatest external area, excluding toe caps or stiffeners. Intended for industrial shoe manufacturing.
Espadrille Fabric Upper
Traditional formed cotton fabric upper for budget espadrille shoes, under $3/pair. Fits HTS 6406.10.25.00 as textile footwear upper part, with woven material dominating surface per notes. Commonly imported for rope-sole shoe assembly.