Wool Footwear Upper from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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