Wool Ankle Patch for Boot Uppers from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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