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Wool Footwear Upper from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

14.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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