Wool Ankle Patch for Boot Uppers
Reinforcement ankle patches made of wool textile for attachment to boot uppers, enhancing durability in cold weather footwear. Despite note 4(a) excluding ankle patches from upper material determination, as a part thereof, it classifies under HTS 6406.10.90.20 for wool-based footwear upper components.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If textile fabric coated with plastics for reinforcement
Visible plastic layer per Chapter note 3(b) classifies as textile covered with plastics, not pure wool part.
If outer soles rather than upper parts
Parts distinction by function: upper components vs sole elements changes subheading.
If made into complete gaiters/leggings
Assembled into finished gaiter article shifts from parts to complete similar articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document as 'parts of uppers' not accessories to avoid reclassification; ensure wool content labeling complies with textile rules; watch for sets with soles that become complete footwear
Related Products under HTS 6406.10.90.20
Wool Footwear Upper
A complete upper for footwear constructed primarily from wool fabric, designed to be attached to a sole during manufacturing. It falls under HTS 6406.10.90.20 as it is a part of footwear upper made of wool or fine animal hair, other than stiffeners and not cotton. The wool provides warmth and durability for various shoe types.
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.
Fine Alpaca Vamp Panel
Pre-shaped vamp (toe/front) panel crafted from alpaca fine animal hair knit, for premium dress shoe uppers. HTS 6406.10.90.20 applies as a distinct part of footwear upper from non-cotton textile of fine animal hair.
Camel Hair Quarter Panel
Side quarter panels of woven camel hair fabric for moccasin or loafer uppers, offering natural insulation. Falls precisely under HTS 6406.10.90.20 as upper parts of fine animal hair textile, other than cotton or stiffeners.
Wool Blend Counter Stiffener Lining
Lining component for heel counter stiffeners made with wool textile backing, though stiffeners themselves excluded. As integral upper part associated with stiffener assembly, classified HTS 6406.10.90.20 for wool content.
Angora Rabbit Hair Collar Facing
Collar facing strips from angora (fine rabbit hair) woven textile for high-end boot uppers, adding softness. HTS 6406.10.90.20 covers such fine animal hair upper parts, distinct from cotton textiles.