Wool Footwear Upper from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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
• Verify fiber content with lab tests to confirm wool or fine animal hair exceeds dominant material threshold; ensure documentation distinguishes uppers from complete footwear; avoid misclassifying as finished shoes under Chapter 64 headings