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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: > Other
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 6406.10.90
Counter Pocket Lining
Fabric lining for heel counter pockets in athletic shoes, excluding stiffener itself. As a part of uppers under HTS 6406.10.90, other than stiffeners per subheading. Textile with minimal plastics visible.
Legging Upper Extension
Extendable fabric upper extension for high boots or leggings, nylon-based for outdoor use. HTS 6406.10.90 includes parts of leggings and similar, as footwear-related articles.
Foam Heel Cushion
Removable foam heel cushion with fabric cover for shoe inserts, similar to insoles. Under HTS 6406.10.90 as 'similar articles', not outer sole material.
Mesh Ventilation Panel
Breathable mesh panel for sneaker uppers, textile with plastics coating. Part of uppers in HTS 6406.10.90.
Lace Eyelet Stay
Reinforced fabric stay around lace eyelets for boot uppers. Excluded from material calc but classified as upper part in 6406.10.90.
Ankle Patch Reinforcement
Leather ankle patch for upper durability, a part thereof.
Textile Boot Tongue
Padded textile tongue insert for work boots, with plastics backing visible externally, unattached to uppers. HTS 6406.10.90 covers such upper parts, qualifying via Chapter Note 3(a) for textile-plastics composites. Essential for footwear comfort.
Leather Shoe Upper
A pre-assembled upper made primarily from leather for use in manufacturing dress shoes, consisting of the vamp, quarter, and tongue sections stitched together but not attached to any sole. It falls under HTS 6406.10.90 as it is a complete upper, other than stiffeners, not fixed to soles other than outer soles. The leather is from headings 4107 or 4112-4114, qualifying under Chapter 64 notes.
Canvas Sneaker Upper
An unfinished upper for athletic sneakers made from woven cotton canvas fabric with rubber reinforcements visible externally, stitched but without soles attached. Classified under HTS 6406.10.90 as 'other' uppers, where textile with visible plastics/rubber layer qualifies per Chapter Note 3(a). It is a part for footwear assembly.
Synthetic Hiking Boot Upper
Assembled upper for hiking boots from synthetic textiles with waterproof plastic laminations visible to the naked eye, excluding outer sole attachment. It qualifies for HTS 6406.10.90 as 'other' uppers and parts thereof, per Chapter Note 3(a) for plastics-inclusive textiles. Used in assembling protective outdoor footwear.
Removable Orthopedic Insole
A flexible, removable insole designed for custom shoe fitting, made from foam with fabric covering, used as a footwear part. Falls under HTS 6406.10.90 as 'similar articles' to heel cushions, distinct from outer soles per Chapter Note 2 exclusions. Not fixed permanently in shoes.
Gaiter Upper Attachment
A fabric gaiter section designed to attach to boot uppers for debris protection, made from nylon with leather trim. Classified in HTS 6406.10.90 as parts of gaiters and similar articles, other than full assemblies. Meets Chapter 64 for footwear-related protective coverings.
Vamp Quarter Panel Set
Pre-cut and stitched vamp and quarter panels from synthetic leather for sneaker uppers, sold as a set for assembly. Under HTS 6406.10.90 as 'parts thereof' of uppers, other than stiffeners. Constituent material determined by external surface per notes.