Adidas Ultraboost Polyester Mesh Upper from China

Synthetic mesh upper component for Adidas Ultraboost sneakers, made from polyester and nylon yarns with Primeknit technology. Falls under HTS 6406.10.90.40 as a removable footwear upper of man-made fibers, where textile materials dominate the external surface per Chapter Note 4(a).

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

Conduct fiber content analysis certificate to prove man-made fibers exceed cotton or wool content

Label shipments clearly as 'unassembled footwear uppers' to distinguish from complete shoes under 6404

Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Chinese-origin synthetic uppers; check Commerce scope rulings