Uppers of which less than 50 percent of the external surface area (including any leather, rubber or plastics accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is textile materials
Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof: > Uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners: > Other: > Other: > Other: > Uppers of which less than 50 percent of the external surface area (including any leather, rubber or plastics accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is textile materials
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 6406.10.85.00
Leather Sneaker Upper
A pre-assembled upper for athletic sneakers made primarily from genuine leather, with less than 50% textile material on the external surface area. It incorporates rubber reinforcements around the eyelets and toe but meets Chapter Note 4(a) criteria for leather dominance. Classified under 6406.10.85.00 as a footwear upper not yet attached to a sole.
Patent Leather Dress Shoe Upper
Elegant upper for formal dress shoes made from shiny patent leather with plastic edging reinforcements, maintaining <50% textile external coverage. Leather from headings 4107/4113 per Chapter Note 3(b). Prepped for sole attachment in luxury footwear.
Rubber Wrestling Boot Upper
High-top upper for wrestling boots with thick rubber canvas (visible rubber exterior >50%), per sports footwear note but as parts. Minimal textile laces/panels. Excludes spikes per heading.
Clear PVC Ballet Slipper Upper
Transparent PVC upper for pointe/ballet slippers, molded plastic with ribbon tie accents (<50% textile). Pure plastics external surface. Dance footwear component.
Leather Motorcycle Boot Upper
Reinforced leather upper for motorcycle riding boots with plastic shin guards, minimal textile (<50%). Abrasion-resistant leather dominant. Powersports assembly part.
TPU Clog Upper Frame
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) molded upper frame for garden clogs, with strap holes for textile straps (<50% planned area). Injection-molded plastics. Casual outdoor footwear part.
Oil-Resistant Leather Chef Boot Upper
Slip-resistant leather upper for kitchen/chef boots treated for oil, with rubber welt (<50% textile). Commercial kitchen footwear component per end-use.
EVA Sandal Upper Strap Assembly
Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) molded strap assembly upper for flip-flop/rain sandals, pre-assembled plastics (<50% textile planned). Beach footwear component.
Ballistic Nylon Reinforced Leather Upper
Military-style boot upper: full-grain leather with thin ballistic nylon reinforcement patches (<50% total textile exterior). Durable leather dominant for tactical footwear.
Synthetic Leather Hiking Boot Upper
Upper assembly for hiking boots constructed from PVC-coated synthetic leather material, featuring plastic reinforcements and minimal textile overlays (<50% external area). Visible plastic layer qualifies under Chapter Note 3(b) for plastics classification. Used in assembling outdoor footwear.
Rubber-Toe Work Boot Upper
Durable upper for safety work boots with full rubber toe cap and leather body, where rubber/plastics cover >50% external surface despite minor textile accents. Excludes outer sole per heading scope. Ideal for industrial footwear assembly.
Neoprene Dive Boot Upper
Waterproof upper for scuba dive boots made from neoprene rubber sheet with minimal textile backing (<50% external). Rubber visible to naked eye qualifies per Chapter Note 3(a). Used in watersports footwear production.
Vinyl Rain Boot Upper
Flexible PVC vinyl upper for children's rain boots, injection-molded with plastic body and tiny textile trim accents (<50% area). Fully plastics per Chapter Note 3. Assembled minus outer sole.
Microfiber Leather Chelsea Boot Upper
Pull-on Chelsea boot upper from synthetic microfiber leather (PU-coated), elastic side panels minimal (<50% textile). Plastics material dominates external view. Fashion footwear component.
Faux Suede Desert Boot Upper
Casual desert boot upper from polyurethane faux suede with suede-like texture, leather strap accents, <50% textile exterior. Plastics per naked eye test. Chukka-style assembly part.