Plastic Hiking Boot Upper

Injection-molded plastic upper for rugged hiking boots, with reinforced toe and heel sections for durability. Designed for attachment to outer soles during manufacturing. Classified in HTS 6406.10.60.00 as other uppers of plastics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

6406.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If including outer sole components or stiffeners

Uppers with attached soles or stiffener elements fall under 'other parts' subheadings.

3926.90.45Higher: 38.5% vs 17.5%

If imported as bulk plastic profiles for further fabrication

Unspecified plastic profiles not footwear-specific classify as other plastic articles.

4203.21Lower: 14.9% vs 17.5%

If made from plastic resembling leather substitute for boots

Leather-like plastics may shift to Chapter 42 if marketed as such, per material notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use photos and diagrams in entry docs to show unattached state and upper functionality

Declare any accessory reinforcements separately if they qualify under exclusions