Denim Casual Shoe Upper

Formed upper from sturdy cotton denim textile, styled for casual loafers or low-top shoes with riveted accents. Pre-sewn quarters and vamp sections ready for sole attachment. HTS 6406.10.35.00 applies to these textile uppers valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China13.7%+17.5%31.2%
🇲🇽Mexico13.7%+10.0%23.7%
🇨🇦Canada13.7%+10.0%23.7%
🇩🇪Germany13.7%+10.0%23.7%
🇯🇵Japan13.7%+10.0%23.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

6406.20.00.00Lower: 20.2% vs 31.2%

If outer soles rather than uppers

Outer soles of rubber/plastics are excluded from 6406 parts and classify separately under 6406.20.

5208.42.40Higher: 46.4% vs 31.2%

If imported as plain woven cotton fabric

Unformed denim fabrics are classified under Chapter 52 by weave and construction, not as footwear components.

6406.90Lower: 10% vs 31.2%

If parts other than uppers, like stiffeners

Stiffeners and other non-upper parts of textile materials fall under 'other' subheadings in 6406.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure no outer sole material is attached or visible, as even partial soles would reclassify under complete footwear headings 6403-6405

Obtain fiber content labels compliant with TSCA/Textile rules, specifying cotton percentage for accurate Chapter 64 classification

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Mesh Running Shoe Upper

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Knitted Athletic Sock-Style Upper

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Corduroy Dress Shoe Upper

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Polyester Oxford Upper

Structured formed upper from woven polyester textile for oxford-style casual shoes, including brogue perforations. Value fits HTS 6406.10.35.00 criteria.

Synthetic Hiking Boot Upper

Durable formed upper of nylon textile with ripstop reinforcements for hiking boots, including D-ring tabs for laces. Designed for rugged outdoor use but without sole. Classified in HTS 6406.10.35.00 as other textile formed uppers valued $6.50-$12/pair.