Nike Air Textile Shoe Upper
Pre-formed upper for Nike Air sneakers made primarily from textile materials like mesh and synthetic knits, valued over $12 per pair equivalent. Classified under HTS 6406.10.40.00 as a formed upper of textile materials, excluding stiffeners, not yet attached to soles. The textile dominates the external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If valued not over $12/pair
Value threshold determines subheading; lower value formed textile uppers fall under 6406.10.10.00.
If unformed textile fabric reinforced with plastics
Unformed or cut-to-shape textile fabrics with visible plastic layer are classified as coated fabrics in Chapter 59, not footwear parts.
If outer soles rather than uppers
Identical textile outer soles (not uppers) are classified separately under 6406.20 for parts in contact with ground.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact value per pair equivalent with commercial invoice; CBP scrutinizes 'over $12/pair' threshold closely
• Provide material breakdown showing textile as dominant external surface per Chapter Note 4(a) to avoid reclassification
• Avoid common pitfall of including sole attachments, as those shift to complete footwear under 6404
Related Products under HTS 6406.10.40.00
Puma RS-X Fusion Knit Upper
Formed knit textile upper for Puma RS-X Fusion sneakers, exceeding $12/pair value. HTS 6406.10.40.00 covers this breathable, multi-layer textile upper not attached to soles. Textile composition visible externally dominates classification.
Reebok Nano Gym Textile Upper
Cross-training textile upper for Reebok Nano gym shoes, exceeding $12/pair. Formed upper of synthetic mesh textile under HTS 6406.10.40.00, dominant external material. Durable construction for fitness assembly.
Brooks Ghost Running Textile Upper
Seamless textile upper for Brooks Ghost neutral running shoes, >$12/pair. HTS 6406.10.40.00 classification for engineered mesh formed uppers. Breathable textile primary external material.
On Running Cloud Textile Upper
Swiss-engineered CloudTec textile upper for On Running shoes, >$12/pair. 6406.10.40.00 for formed knit textile with external dominance. Innovative speed-lacing excluded as trim.
Altra Torin Zero-Drop Textile Upper
Wide toe-box textile upper for Altra Torin zero-drop runners, over $12/pair. HTS 6406.10.40.00 applies to foot-shaped formed textile mesh. Natural running design pre-assembly.
Saucony Guide Stability Textile Upper
Medial post support textile upper for Saucony Guide stability shoes, valued >$12/pair. Formed upper of air mesh textile under 6406.10.40.00. External textile surface per notes.