Cotton Boot Vamp Assembly from Japan
The main cotton textile vamp section of a hiking boot upper, pre-sewn with eyelets but without sole attachment. It qualifies for HTS 6406.10.77.00 as an 'other' cotton upper part for footwear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit manufacturing blueprints illustrating vamp's role in footwear assembly to counter claims of finished boot status
• Ensure no outer sole material contact; even partial attachment shifts to finished footwear headings like 6403
• Test for durability if textile sole elements present, per US Note on outer sole materials