Cashmere Shoe Tongue Insert from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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