Cashmere Shoe Tongue Insert
A pre-cut tongue component for shoe uppers made from fine cashmere hair fabric, providing cushioning and luxury feel. Classified under HTS 6406.10.90.20 as a part of footwear upper from fine animal hair, excluding stiffeners. Cashmere qualifies as fine animal hair per Chapter 51 definitions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of synthetic fibers with cashmere blend under 50%
Dominant external surface material determines heading, shifting to man-made if exceeding wool/fine hair.
If sold as finished textile carpet/rug rather than shoe part
End use and form dictate classification; tufted wool articles go to floor coverings if not footwear-specific.
If knitted and classified as other made-up clothing accessory
Knitted construction moves to Chapter 61 for textile accessories, not footwear parts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain certificates of origin for cashmere sourcing to support fine animal hair claims; label parts clearly to prevent confusion with complete uppers; check for reinforcements that might alter material dominance
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